Occupational Therapist

Job overview

The Telford & Wrekin Team has an opportunity for a part time Occupational Therapist to join the team working 18 hours per week

In the role you will take responsibility for the management of a caseload which will increase in complexity as you develop, which includes specialist assessment (within service specification), care planning in conjunction with service user and carer, evaluation of individual treatment plans (Eligible for care and Patient Knows Best).

You will be responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.

You will assess patient's individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.  Deliver a range of non-pharmacological interventions following specific occupational therapy assessments to enable understanding of any expression of an unmet need and to maximise an individual’s abilities.

Main duties of the job

• Working in an identified adult community mental health pathway.
• Delivering a high-quality clinical service to patients and their families.
• Managing a caseload and delivering Occupational Therapy (OT) Assessments within the OT Clinic, with access to regular and robust supervision and support.
• Delivering occupational therapy interventions, in accordance with an agreed care plan, to an identified group of people experiencing mental health related difficulties.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information relating to this position please refer to the attached job description and job specification