Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

To manage a clinical caseload To work as a member of the MDT To lead on the development of evidence-based OT practice To provide OT specific assessment & interventions via groups & individual work related to: -Self care -Work -Leisure To Care co-ordinate a small generic caseload. Maximum percentage of role as care co-ordinator is 30%. To lead on service development To lead/participate in research/audit activities. Contribute to and carry out risk assessment & risk management plans. To provide specialist OT advice to the MDT To work independently without direct supervision To be an OT specialist and have in-depth knowledge of OT assessment & interventions for the client group. To provide clinical support and leadership for junior staff, and OT students on fieldwork placement To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust wide OT service To undertake identified generic responsibilities for an agreed percentage of time. To follow an agreed Job Plan To work with clients who have complex needs and challenging behaviour. To adhere to Trusts requirements for management of violence training relevant to clinical area