Specialist Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 December 2025 |
| Location: | Leyland, PR25 3NZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9350-25-1365 |
Summary
Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team. Have knowledge of Forensic and Learning Disability Services. Where required, to be involved in the multidisciplinary team duty system and undertake duty assessments as necessary. Ensure intervention is provided in a range of settings suitable to meet the needs of clients. Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals Participate and promote positive intra-agency working. Participate in case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. Participate in regular clinical supervision with Occupational Therapy Team Lead, as per Trust policy. Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care. Contribute to client related developments and therapeutic interventions carried out by the whole team. Compile and maintain effective client records and record outcome measures in conjunction with clients and in accordance with Professional and Trust policies, procedures and standards. Participate in the induction, training or education of a variety of staff, students or volunteers attached to the team/service. Please refer to attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Current HCPC registration Relevant professional OT qualification Desirable criteria Fieldwork Educators certificate Post graduate accredited study e.g. PSI, CBT, MSc in relevant health studies Knowledge/Experience Essential criteria Previous experience in relevant health settings Supervision of staff Effective team working within a multi-agency framework Experience of service development Demonstrate experience of problem solving approaches Audit and research practices relevant to clinical area Evidence based and experience of reflective practice Relevant national policies and guidance Up to date clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment Awareness of own strengths and limitations Desirable criteria Post graduate clinical experience, within mental health services Wider range of statutory and non-statutory services Risk management training Values Essential criteria Continuous Improvement Accountability Respect Enthusiasm Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Strong customer service belief Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented Skills Essential criteria Ability to utilise assessment skills and tools effectively Ability to communicate in a variety of settings Ability to formulate relevant reports Delegation and coordination Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines Mentorship skills Accurate Record keeping Flexible approach/ creative thinking Able to move and handle clients IT skills Desirable criteria Effective leadership qualities Presentation skills Ability to network and influence decision making Team Building skills