Job Description
Band 7 Occupational Therapist – Learning Disabilities & Forensic Services
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Job Overview
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We are seeking an experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist to provide specialist assessment and treatment across Assessment and Treatment and Forensic Learning Disability Services. The successful candidate will manage a complex clinical caseload, deliver person-centred interventions and provide clinical leadership to support high-quality, evidence-based care across inpatient and community settings.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Manage a complex specialist caseload, delivering OT assessments, interventions and individualised treatment plans.
- Assess service users’ functional abilities, occupational needs, strengths and risks, working collaboratively with families, carers and the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
- Provide specialist clinical advice and contribute to complex care planning, risk management and MDT decision-making.
- Provide clinical leadership, supervision and professional development for junior OTs, assistants and support staff.
- Support service development, clinical governance, safeguarding, audit and quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure practice meets HCPC standards and organisational policies.
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Essential Skills & Experience
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- Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC registration, or eligibility for registration.
- Substantial Band 7-level experience working with people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism is essential.
- Experience managing complex caseloads within learning disability, forensic, mental health or specialist inpatient services.
- Strong expertise in functional assessment, person-centred interventions, clinical risk management and evidence-based OT practice.
- Proven ability to provide clinical supervision, support staff development and contribute to service improvement.
- Excellent communication, leadership and multidisciplinary working skills.
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Additional Information
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The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to professional development, inclusive practice and improving outcomes for people with complex needs.
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Please note: Relevant pre-employment checks and satisfactory references will be required, in line with the recruiting organisation’s policies.
Band 7 - Occupational Therapist - West Midlands in Coventry employer: Vivid Healthcare Search Limited
Join a compassionate and dedicated team as a Domiciliary Care Worker in London, where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in their own homes. Our supportive work culture prioritises flexibility, ongoing training, and career development, ensuring that you grow both personally and professionally while providing essential care. With a focus on maintaining clients' independence and dignity, this role offers a rewarding experience in a vibrant city known for its diverse community and rich opportunities.
Contact Details:
Vivid Healthcare Search Limited Recruitment Team
