Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6)


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£47,951 - £56,863
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, N19 5NX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Jul 2026
Closing date:	11 Aug 2026

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Summary

Work as an autonomous practitioner, to assess and treat own caseload of patients, including those with complex presentations. In each rotation treatment decisions will be underpinned by specialist knowledge gained from post graduate study of evidence-based treatments and from previous experience. To quickly and accurately screen, establish priority for patient referrals for Occupational Therapy intervention some of which maybe complex and require a multi-disciplinary approach. To carry out an assessment of patients, including those with complex presentations. Draw on a wide range of information sources and use clinical reasoning skills to determine an accurate diagnosis. To identify an appropriate Occupational Therapy care plan from treatment options available. To formulate and deliver occupational therapy treatment programmes in a variety of settings. Settings include: hospital, community, and patients home, home visits, as part of a team and as a sole practitioner. To work collaboratively to prevent inappropriate hospital admissions and to facilitate hospital discharge in order to minimize hospital stays. To develop comprehensive discharge plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team members. To make recommendations to support a patients discharge including care support and rehabilitation opportunities. Undertake referrals to internal and external services when deemed appropriate/of benefit to the support or progression of the patient. e.g. community rehabilitation, social services, voluntary agencies. This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

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