Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£40,000 to £45,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bury, BL9 5LX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Sept 2026
Closing date:	20 Oct 2026

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Summary

Working in conjunction with other members of the MDT, including physiotherapists, speech and language therapist, neuropsychologist, medical and nursing teams, you will manage your own caseload and be able to work autonomously, flexibly and creatively. You will be part of a committed, forward thinking and supportive multi-disciplinary team who work together and place emphasis on patient centred recovery and best outcomes for our patients. Help with the complex needs of our service users to maximise their physical, emotional and social potential and wellbeing. Carry out OT and neuro assessments to identify patient needs, before planning and delivering the appropriate interventions on either an individual or group basis. Manage and co-ordinate individual OT treatment plans, facilitate therapeutic groups and oversee the unit social/meaningful activities and programmes with therapy assistants/activities organizer. Compose OT reports and attend multidisciplinary meetings. Work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team for patient care and treatment, including planning and supporting safe discharge plans in liaison with the commissioning teams. Deliver supervision to Therapy Assistants where appropriate. Develop close working relationships with external professionals and clinical colleagues, ensuring clinical practice is in line with Priory policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards. Maintain effective communication links with patients, relatives, carers and external stakeholders.

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