Experienced Occupational Therapist

Grade: PO6
Job Reference: PC0048P
Reporting to: Team Leader – Occupational Therapy
Service Area: Adult Social Care
Professional Registration: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy Service, supporting adults across the borough to maintain and regain their independence, improve their quality of life and achieve positive outcomes.

You will undertake specialist occupational therapy assessments, working with individuals, families and carers to identify needs, manage risks and develop practical solutions that promote independence and wellbeing.

You will work with people with complex, changing and progressive conditions, providing specialist advice and recommendations around equipment, adaptations, moving and handling and ongoing care needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist who is confident working autonomously, managing complex cases and contributing to a multidisciplinary service.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive functional and specialist occupational therapy assessments in line with the Care Act 2014.

• Assess individuals with complex needs, progressive conditions and changing circumstances.

• Identify appropriate equipment, adaptations and practical solutions to support independence and daily living.

• Undertake specialist assessments, including seating, moving and handling and major adaptations.

• Assess and manage risks while balancing individuals' rights, choices and wellbeing.

• Work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers and multidisciplinary professionals to achieve agreed outcomes.

• Support people to remain safely and independently in their own homes wherever possible.

• Provide professional advice, guidance and specialist recommendations to colleagues and partner agencies.

• Maintain accurate case records, assessments, reports and other relevant documentation.

• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.

• Support and mentor junior staff, students, assistants and newly qualified Occupational Therapists.

• Provide clinical supervision, guidance and professional development support where required.

• Manage and prioritise a complex workload, ensuring assessments and reviews are completed within appropriate timescales.

• Contribute to service development, partnership working and continuous improvement.

Essential Qualifications and Registration

• Degree-level qualification in Occupational Therapy.

• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).

• Willingness to undertake relevant post-qualifying training.

• Willingness to complete the Practice Placement Educators Award, if not already held.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Experience undertaking specialist occupational therapy assessments.

• Experience arranging specialist equipment and major adaptations.

• Experience working with people with a wide range of physical, cognitive and complex needs.

• Experience supporting individuals with progressive conditions and their families and carers.

• Experience undertaking moving and handling, seating and major adaptations assessments.

• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams.

• Strong assessment, analytical, problem-solving and risk management skills.

• Excellent verbal, written and non-verbal communication skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with people with cognitive, visual, hearing or speech-related needs.

• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.

• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and confidentiality requirements.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office and maintain accurate electronic records.

• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and person-centred practice.

Desirable Experience and Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification, such as a Master's in Occupational Therapy or a related subject.

• Experience working within a local authority setting.

• Additional training in manual handling or Moving with Dignity.

• Experience delivering specialist training or supporting practice education.

• Blue Badge assessment training and knowledge of Department for Transport guidance.

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working with flexibility to meet service requirements.

• Travel across the borough and work from different locations as required.

• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends in response to service needs.

• Ability to undertake lone working and manage challenging situations professionally.

Relevant Legislation and Professional Standards

You will be expected to work in accordance with relevant legislation, professional standards and local policies, including:

• Care Act 2014.

• Mental Capacity Act 2005.

• Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.

• Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

• Relevant safeguarding, equality, confidentiality and data protection requirements.

• HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to adults with complex needs, helping them maintain independence, access appropriate support and achieve better outcomes.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary service where your specialist occupational therapy knowledge will contribute to high-quality assessments, effective partnership working and improved lives.

Interested in this opportunity?

Contact We Do Social Work to find out more or discuss your application.

We welcome applications from experienced Occupational Therapists who are passionate about person-centred care, promoting independence and delivering positive outcomes.