Band 6 Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Band 6 Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to join their Forensic Community Service. You will provide skilled, client-centred OT assessment and intervention focusing on recovery. Key responsibilities include managing a clinical caseload, supervising junior staff, contributing to service development, and conducting risk management. The role promises an inclusive workplace promoting diverse abilities and supports professional growth through CPD.

Qualifications

• Experience in occupational therapy and working with clients in a forensic setting.
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload and support evidence-based practice.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT assessments and interventions for self-care, work, and leisure.
• Manage a clinical caseload and lead service development.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage engagement in the community.
• Supervise junior staff and OT students.
• Critically evaluate research and apply findings to practice.

Skills

Client-centred practice

Risk assessment and management

Communication

Service development

Education

Relevant occupational therapy degree

Job description

The Band 6 Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist (OT) post in the Forensic Community Service spans Mariposa House, the Women's Forensic Hostel and the wider Forensic Community Service. The role works alongside the Band 7 OT and the multi‑disciplinary team to deliver skilled, needs‑led, client‑centred, recovery‑focused OT assessment and intervention, both in groups and individually.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT assessment and interventions via groups and individual work related to self‑care, work and leisure.
• Manage a clinical caseload and support evidence‑based OT practice.
• Contribute to service development, research, audit and the maintenance of the Trust‑wide OT Service.
• Work independently without direct supervision and supervise junior staff, including OT students on clinical placement.
• Conduct risk assessment and management, and implement risk‑managed engagement in the community.
• Lead on promoting co‑production and peer mentor opportunities within the forensic community service and wider community.
• Provide OT advice to the multi‑professional team and participate in clinical meetings and MDT care planning.
• Apply disability knowledge, training and advice on life skills to maximise functional ability.
• Maintain accurate electronic and written records in line with professional and Trust standards.
• Participate in operational planning, implementation, evaluation and audit of clinical care pathways and protocols.
• Support CPD through internal and external training, keep a CPD portfolio and contribute to clinical governance and quality agenda.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, national guidelines and legislation relating to mental health and social care provision.
• Identify appropriateness of referrals, prioritise workload and manage effective discharge with relevant agencies.
• Apply high‑level understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on life skills to enhance independence for offenders with physical disability and mental health needs.

Research

• Critically evaluate current research, apply findings to practice and broaden research and development skills through local audit and research projects.
• Communicate effectively with service users, carers, team members and other agencies, including those with communication difficulties.
• Promote awareness of the OT role within the team and negotiate priorities where appropriate.

Inclusive Workplace & Equality

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. If you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme – please ensure you select this on your application form.

Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.