Occupational Therapist (Adults – Complex Needs)
Permanent | Full-Time or Part-Time Options Available
Role Purpose
This role offers a qualified Occupational Therapist the opportunity to work independently within a multidisciplinary team, providing clinical services to adults with complex needs. These include Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), and/or co-occurring mental health conditions.
You will take ownership of assessment, intervention planning, and service user outcomes, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care that supports independence, participation, and meaningful engagement in daily life.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
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Independently manage a caseload of adults with complex needs.
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Carry out detailed occupational assessments and deliver occupation-based interventions.
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Provide clinical reasoning and intervention plans that support functional independence and quality of life.
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Work collaboratively with other professionals to ensure coordinated, person-centred support.
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Maintain comprehensive clinical records and reports in line with regulatory standards.
Service Delivery & Development
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Support service development initiatives, clinical audits, and quality improvement plans.
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Represent Occupational Therapy at team meetings, clinical reviews, and strategic planning sessions.
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Contribute to the development of internal guidelines and best practices.
Supervision, Training & CPD
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Offer supervision, mentorship, and informal training to junior colleagues or support staff where appropriate.
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Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain registration with CORU.
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Participate in internal CPD events, case discussions, and relevant external training.
Governance & Professional Standards
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Work in compliance with all relevant legislation, ethical codes, and professional standards.
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Follow established policies and procedures for health, safety, and risk management.
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Take personal responsibility for safe, ethical, and effective clinical practice.
Essential Requirements
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Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
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Current CORU registration
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Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification clinical experience working with adults with Intellectual Disability, Mental Health needs, and/or ABI
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Demonstrated experience in occupation-focused, evidence-based interventions
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Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently
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Full driving licence and access to own transport
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Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable Experience
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Sensory integration interventions (with or working towards post-grad training)
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Experience using standardised functional assessment tools (e.g., AMPS)
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Seating assessment and postural management (including relevant training)
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Supporting individuals with behaviours that challenge
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Positive Behaviour Support planning or person-centred planning
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Using outcome measures to track clinical effectiveness
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Supervising students or junior staff
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Involvement in service development or clinical audit
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