Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Bristol


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS16 2EW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	27 Sept 2026

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Summary

Manage a complex/specialist OT caseload from assessment to discharge from therapy. Service users may have multiple needs, including a combination of physical and mental health conditions or learning disabilities. Service users may demonstrate challenging behaviours or have difficult family situations of relevance. Ensure the highest professional standards and attitudes towards the care of service users are maintained at all times, and that care is delivered in accordance with evidence-based practice by all staff for whom the postholder has designated responsibility. Undertake complex occupational therapy assessments and develop complex therapy programmes. Assess and manage risk effectively in clinical and community settings, including the service users own home. Work with service users and carers to identify occupational therapy goals as part of the overall multidisciplinary team plan. Develop and implement specialist interventions for individuals or groups, in collaboration with the service user(s) and MDT, to achieve therapeutic goals. Use technical and creative skills to engage service users in therapeutic activities and encourage service users/carers in a compassionate manner to support them in achieving their identified goals. Monitor and evaluate occupational therapy treatment to measure progress and modify treatment plans to ensure the effectiveness of clinical interventions. Provide reports and make recommendations on service user progress at clinical meetings, and participate in the clinical decision-making process regarding service user care programmes as part of the multidisciplinary team. Provide specialist clinical advice to other healthcare professionals, including those in the acute hospital sector with limited mental health or learning disability experience. Provide professional advice, as requested and where appropriate, in relation to subject access requests. Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

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