Occupational Therapist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£47,860 to £64,615 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	ST. MARTIN, GY4 6UU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Oct 2026

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Summary

Responsibility for Patient/Service User Care To manage a defined caseload, using evidence-based practice and client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions focusing on agreed goals. To work in a flexible way, adapting the service to meet the changing needs of service users from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. To adhere to and apply the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Occupational Therapists. Provide supervision for junior staff and facilitate professional development with Occupational Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy students. To have an active role in education of staff through in-service training, multi disciplinary training programmes, IHSCS programmes, OT student training and work experience; and to work in an education role with other staff groups and with the wider multidisciplinary team and outside agencies/charities. Have a commitment to working within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) by collaboratively working with professional colleagues to provide a high standard of multi-disciplinary service. To work autonomously, recognising changes in patients'/service users' presentation which require intervention, knowing when to escalate as appropriate. To guide, advise and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of specialised patient/service user care. To promote patient/service user involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care, respecting their beliefs and dignity. To utilise data and information from a range of sources to identify patient/service user condition to guide decision making. Within field of expertise and policy, request specific clinical tests to establish a diagnosis. To undertake the role of health promoter and educator for patients/service users and their support networks. To ensure that professional standards are upheld by the staff members working within the postholders sphere of responsibility. To report all accidents and incidents as per policy and participate in risk management and Quality and Safety processes e.g. SWARM. To be accountable for ensuring that safeguards are in place for patients/service users and escalate any safety, safeguarding or risk concerns following the appropriate processes. To carry out and record comprehensive assessment and treatment intervention as per legal and professional guidelines and standards and in accordance with local policy. To formulate and deliver specific Occupational Therapy treatment programmes using evidence-based practice and skilled clinical reasoning. To work collaboratively with the service user, their carers and the MDT to set agreed realistic goals, actions and outcomes. To carry out manual handling/clinical risk assessments and implement subsequent actions. To facilitate the safe discharge of individuals to community living. To formulate a specification, following assessment, for the provision of minor medical devices/assistive technology and adaptations to ensure it meets identified need. Communication To build a therapeutic relationship with patients/service users and their support network, communicating with them in a way that respects their views, language, cultural differences and cognitive function. To communicate with other professionals/carers during the assessment process and in undertaking treatment programmes to ensure best clinical practice and integrated service delivery. To attend and contribute to case conferences, ward and community care-planning meetings as required. To use a wide range of communication skills that can be adapted to meet the needs of complex and challenging situations. To manage conflict between individuals including staff, patients/service users and their support network. To establish effective working relations with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and outside agencies, clearly relaying condition related information in a timely and effective manner. Communicates to patients/service users and support networks compassionately, in a confidential and sensitive professional manner. To provide clear, concise, and accurate electronic and paper records of the care given in accordance with agreed policy and standards. To identify long-term needs and make onward referrals to action further intervention to meet clients holistic needs. To be accountable for own safety as a lone worker and ensure any risks identified are documented and actioned. Leadership To act as a professional role model for junior staff, promoting high standards of practice and strong professional values. To contribute to team success and excellent standards of care by challenging others constructively, upholding HSCs CARE Values. To ensure team members are aware of organisational objectives, policies and procedures and implications that they have for their practice. To undertake Values Based Appraisals for staff as required and support such staff with performance issues, developing action plans to address developmental needs. To contribute to the recruitment of team members and ensure a positive and supportive working environment for all staff. To advocate on behalf of patients and service users. To take accountability and reflect on own decisions and actions using available support networks. Planning and Organisation To organise own workload and tasks and that of others, demonstrating the ability to recognise changing priorities and adjusting plans accordingly. To coordinate and delegate activities to junior colleagues where applicable within agreed systems of working, considering required skill mix and staffing levels, in accordance with patient/service user need. Policy and Service Development To contribute to service developments and propose changes to policies and procedures. To ensure that junior staff members are aware of relevant policies, procedures and guidelines. Partnership Working To demonstrate an understanding of and apply the principles of the CARE Values. To actively work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with a range of professionals from other service areas who may be participating in the care of a patient/service user. To lead effective team working, communicating with others in a constructive way, which enables colleagues to make suggestions for the improvement of care delivery. To lead and participate in team meetings. Responsibility for Physical and Financial Resources To ensure that public funds are used responsibly and appropriately. To have an awareness of cost implications and assist in the management of resources within the service area e.g. equipment and supplies. To ensure the safe and responsible use of equipment. To handle valuables in accordance with agreed policies and procedures. Professional Development To take responsibility for maintaining own professional development and revalidation requirements, ensuring completion of training in accordance with the Statutory, Mandatory and Essential to Role Training Policy. To participate in supervisory one-to-one meetings and undertake HSC Values Based Appraisals where appropriate, developing plans to meet personal and organisational objectives. To continually develop new knowledge and skills, applying this to practice and sharing with colleagues as appropriate. To develop programmes of learning to meet the educational needs of staff working within the department or service. To participate in the induction, orientation and development of new staff, agency workers, students and any voluntary workers. To actively contribute to an effective learning environment and to supervise and assess pre and post registration students in accordance with University and HSC requirements. Research Development and Audit To use data from clinical incidents to inform areas of audit activity and service development. To participate in HSC quality improvement initiatives and audits to improve patient and service user safety and care. To keep up to date with evidence-based practice and current trends. Analysis and Data Management To understand Key Performance Indicators and trends within own service area and contribute to service development. To utilise a variety of data sources to contribute to the analysis and investigation of incidents.

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