Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

Band 7, permanent post, full time (36 hours per week).

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist with significant skills and accredited expertise in adult Learning Disabilities to work within our integrated Health and Social Work team based in Claverhouse Health & Social Care offices, Dundee. Multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working is essential, and you will develop partnership working with local voluntary sector partners, care provider agencies, and supported education services.

As the most senior Learning Disabilities Occupational Therapist in the team, you will carry out assessments and provide specialist interventions for individuals referred to the team, many of whom will have additional complex health presentations. Your specialist assessments and recommendations will incorporate knowledge and skills in occupational performance alongside enhanced skills in mental and physical health.

Responsibilities

• Lead on service development initiatives, quality improvement, audit, and clinical governance within the Learning Disabilities Occupational Therapy Team.
• Provide line management, supervision, and appraisal for a designated group of Occupational Therapy and support staff.
• Respond to Learning Disability referrals utilizing substantial post-registration experience.
• Occasionally work outside normal office hours, with potential for 7-day working arrangements due to ongoing service redesign initiatives.

Requirements

• Currently registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Significant post-registration experience and accredited expertise in adult Learning Disabilities.
• Enhanced skills in mental and physical health assessments.

Benefits

• Commitment to leadership development, individual supervision, and continuing professional development.

Schedule

36 hours per week, full time. Some flexibility required, including potential for occasional work outside normal office hours and 7-day working arrangements.