Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Great Yarmouth seeks a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to lead advanced patient assessments and interventions. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and providing supervision to junior staff. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in complex patient care. The institution emphasizes patient care, professional development, and a positive work culture.

Benefits

Structured supervision and appraisal systems

Access to CPD funding

Leadership training

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering advanced assessments and interventions.
• Ability to lead team projects and support staff development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced specialist assessments.
• Provide clinical support and supervision to team members.
• Lead team meetings and contribute to service development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Advanced specialist assessments

Clinical support and supervision

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Teaching and training

Education

Relevant occupational therapy qualification

Job description

Overview

Join our forward‑thinking Cardio‑Respiratory and Surgery (CRS) Therapy Team, which places patient care and professional development at the forefront. As a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist you will lead a clinical caseload, delivering advanced specialist assessments and interventions to patients with complex, multi‑pathological conditions such as respiratory, cardiac, palliative, neurology, bariatric, dementia, frailty, and post‑surgical.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced specialist assessments and formulate individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Provide clinical support and supervision to team members, students, therapy assistants, and Band 5/6 colleagues.
• Lead on team meetings, in‑service and quality improvement projects, and contribute to service development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engaging in regular discussions with patients, carers, JPUH colleagues, and community partners.
• Maintain professional appraisal documentation, attend well‑being meetings, and contribute to evidence‑based practice projects, audits, and outcome measurements.
• Assist in training and supervising students in an educator role.

Non‑Clinical Duties

• Provide specialist advice and teaching to occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and therapy assistant colleagues.
• Co‑ordinate workload distribution and team scheduling on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Participate in policy development and implement clinical/practical changes when appropriate.
• Ensure adherence to Trust guidelines and the integrated care model.

Core Hours & Shift Pattern

Core hours: 08:00‑16:00. Staff work will be rostered on a seven‑day service/shift pattern.

Working at James Paget University Hospital

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust promotes health, supports flexible working and ensures a culture of openness. The Trust is committed to equality and non‑discrimination in all aspects of employment. The Trust does not tolerate less favourable treatment on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Patient & Staff Experience

• Putting patients first.
• Aiming to get it right.
• Recognising that everybody counts.
• Doing everything openly and honestly.

Benefits & Development

We provide structured supervision and appraisal systems, encourage utilisation of CPD funding, and offer leadership training. Access to a Band 6 peer support group and a newly established training programme is available.