Specialist Occupational Therapist

Key Responsibilities

• Working within Renfrewshire CAMHS multi-agency structure.
• Independently managing a caseload of complex cases, taking on the role of care manager/key worker as required.
• Acting independently to assess occupational needs of a defined client group, utilising highly specialist skills to assess, implement, grade and evaluate appropriate treatment programmes, whilst incorporating risk assessment to maximise functional independence and rehabilitation potential.
• Acting independently to assess individual service users to determine their need for occupational therapy intervention through client-centred practice.
• Working collaboratively with service users to identify goals as part of the overall care plan using specialist/standardised assessment tools.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with the HCPC.
• Up-to-date mandatory/statutory training (e.g., Fire Safety, Moving & Handling).
• Ability to work independently and set own clinical priorities within mental health services.
• Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to role and grade.
• Specialist, evidence-based knowledge of OT assessments, interventions, and outcome measures.
• Understanding of OT models of practice and transferable skills across physical and mental health.
• Ability to independently build effective networks across services and agencies.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to interpret/respond to complex information.
• Basic leadership ability, including supervising and managing the performance of a small OT team.
• Experience contributing to audit activities.
• Understanding of adaptive equipment and its application.
• Basic IT literacy and working knowledge of clinical IT systems.

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
• Ability to analyse complex professional and ethical issues appropriately.
• Critical analysis skills for applying research evidence in specialist practice.
• Experience participating in research activities.

What We Offer

• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Bursary scheme.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses.
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.
• Flexible working options where service needs allow.
• Armed Forces Covenant commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer.