Senior Occupational Therapist

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria

• BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
• HCPC Registered
• Evidence of post-graduate training in learning disabilities
• Clinical supervision training
• Practice placement supervision training

Desirable criteria

• Management / Leadership training
• Training in Sensory Integration
• Trained in Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS)

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria

• Post-registration experience or working in an adult learning disability setting
• Experience of working in community
• Experience of working in a MDT
• Experience of collaborative working with social services
• Supervision of O.T.'s and support staff
• Supervision of O.T. students on practice placement
• Demonstrated involvement in service development

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with people with mental health needs
• Supporting effective change management within teams
• Experience of line managing staff
• Research and audit experience

KNOWLEDGE

Essential criteria

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of the national guidelines for Learning Disabilities, Long Term Conditions and relevant NICE guidelines.
• Advanced knowledge of models used by OT's working with people with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice associated with people with Learning Disabilities.
• Demonstrated application of Risk Assessment and management in clinical practice
• Understanding and clinical application of Model of Human Occupation

Desirable criteria

• Working knowledge and application of clinical governance

SKILLS

Essential criteria

• Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of Adults with Learning disabilities
• Ability to apply core occupational therapy skill across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting approach
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning
• Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
• Able to communicate and negotiate effectively with staff at all levels
• Ability to work autonomously
• Effective leadership skills
• Good motivational techniques and abilities
• Clear effective planning and decision-making skills.
• Able to maintain the profile of occupational therapy within a multidisciplinary setting
• Able to contribute to in- service training.
• Able to establish good working relationships across the Trust and other agencies
• Computer Literacy and IT skills

Desirable criteria

• Good organisational skills and time management.
• Presentation and teaching skills

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Essential criteria

• Commitment to life-long learning

Desirable criteria

• Membership of professional body
• Membership of Occupational Therapy Special Interest Group

As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.

We reserve the right to close adverts prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications.

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Please ensure you include email addresses for your referees which MUST be at supervisory or managerial capacity covering the last 3 years of employment to date to avoid delay in the recruitment process.

West London NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We encourage the thoughtful use of technology as a demonstration of strong time management and a commitment to innovation. However, we encourage applicants to personalise their recruitment application to showcase their unique skills and experiences.

While AI-generated content can be a helpful tool, relying solely on generic responses instead of highlighting your own strengths and achievements may impact the success of your application. The success of an application will always be assessed against the essential and desirable criteria for the role, so it is important to ensure that your application and any supporting information clearly demonstrate how you meet these requirements.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• JD and PS (PDF, 271.2KB)