Occupational Therapist - Learning Disabilities Specialist

HCRG Care Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

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Job summary

HCRG Care Group in Bath is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Community Learning Disability Service. You will assess, treat, and plan care for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs within a multidisciplinary team.

You’ll receive supervision and opportunities for professional development, with AfC terms and NHS Pension. The role supports 30 hours per week, with a salary band of £39,959–£48,117 FTE.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy (RCOT/WFOT approved).
• Current HCPC registration.
• Evidence of CPD and professional development.
• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and professional responsibilities.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a complex caseload independently.
• Experience working with families and carers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical records.
• Resilient and adaptable in demanding clinical environments.
• Two years' post-registration experience.
• Community Occupational Therapy experience.
• Student supervision or mentorship experience.Sensory Integration Level 1, AMPS, or related postgraduate training.
• Experience in audit, research, or service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist occupational therapy assessment, intervention, treatment planning, and evaluation for adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs.
• Work autonomously to manage a defined caseload, ensuring timely assessment of needs, risks, and outcomes.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessment, formulation, care planning, and service delivery.
• Undertake complex risk assessments and provide recommendations regarding equipment, adaptations, moving and handling, and community access.
• Deliver specialist consultation, education, and training to service users, carers, support staff, and partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and practice in accordance with HCPC, RCOT, and organisational standards.
• Provide supervision, mentorship, and clinical education to colleagues and occupational therapy students.
• Contribute to audit, research, service evaluation, policy development, and continuous quality improvement.

Skills

HCPC registered

Post-registration experience

Autonomy to manage caseload

Communication skills

Supervision/mentorship

Sensory Integration Level 1

AMPS postgraduate training

Audit/Research/Service improvement

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Postgraduate training in Sensory Integration

Tools

AMPS

Job description

HCRG Care Group in Bath is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Community Learning Disability Service. You will assess, treat, and plan care for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs within a multidisciplinary team.

You’ll receive supervision and opportunities for professional development, with AfC terms and NHS Pension. The role supports 30 hours per week, with a salary band of £39,959–£48,117 FTE.