Job Description:
As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy interventions for adults with various physical, cognitive, and functional needs.
You will be responsible for providing comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, interventions, and reviews for adult clients, with a particular focus on older adults and those living with frailty.
Carry out home visits to assess functional ability, environmental safety, and independence in daily living, recommending and implementing appropriate interventions and equipment.
Deliver interventions aimed at maximising independence, safety, and quality of life, including functional rehabilitation, falls prevention, cognitive and environmental assessments.
Work with clients in outpatient clinics, providing tailored rehabilitation programmes, education, and strategies to support participation in everyday activities.
Develop and implement individualised care plans using evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning, ensuring that interventions are goal-directed and outcome-focused.
Monitor and evaluate intervention outcomes, adapting care plans as necessary in collaboration with service users, families, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Provide guidance and education to clients, families, and carers regarding safe and effective ways to support independence at home.
Work as an integral member of the Primary Care Team, collaborating closely with Physiotherapists, Public Health Nurses, GPs, Social Workers, Speech and Language Therapists, and other allied health professionals.
Liaise with community services, voluntary agencies, hospitals, and other stakeholders to support coordinated and seamless patient care.
Participate in frailty pathway initiatives, integrated care programmes, and joint assessments with other disciplines when required.
Advocate for clients and contribute to discharge planning and community reintegration where appropriate.
Provide clinical leadership and support to junior staff, students, and therapy assistants, including supervision, mentoring, and delegation of appropriate tasks.