Specialist Occupational Therapist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£45,953 to £54,254 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Woolwich, SE18 4QH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Nov 2026
Closing date:	25 Nov 2026

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Summary

Demonstrate specialist theoretical knowledge of complex acute and long-term pathologies and impairments in the assessment of clients. Work closely with other health professionals and social servicesand provide specialist Occupational Therapy advice in meeting the needs of the clients. Conduct a thorough holistic specialist Occupational Therapy assessment of clients, obtaining consent in accordance with professional guidelines and local team procedures. Recommend appropriate interventions topromote functional independence and safety, utilising effective clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based practice. Complete individual plans of care for clients who require input from integrated community services bed-based or home-based rehabilitation input. Maintain effective multidisciplinary communicationwith other members of the team and the wider clinical network to ensure that clients needs are met. Providespecialist Occupational Therapy advice and support to client, carers and relatives based on clinical evidence and reasoning. Ensure safe, appropriate and effective provision, installation, education and demonstration of equipment. Participate in and lead MDT meetings and complex family conferences. Ensure management of clinical risk with complex patients. To be able to identify when and how to terminate involvement or refer onwards to appropriate teams/services and completeinput in a timely, seamless manner. Seek guidance from moreexperienced colleagues when required.

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