Person Specification

Qualifications/Experience

Essential

• Pre-registration qualification in occupational therapy as recognised by HCPC)
• Registration with HCPC.
• Evidence of post-registration Master’s level learning
• Or in the absence of a master’s level learning or equivalent experience in the relevant area. E.g., relevant level 7 courses, researcher role, quality improvement activity, leading service development, project management, strategic leadership, NICE involvement, service evaluation
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 (SLT =8) for International recruits
• And the following – Substantial clinical experience of complex occupational therapy delivery in relevant specialist areas in collaboration with people who use our services, families, and relevant others.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Multidisciplinary Team
• Complex clinical risk assessment and application in practice
• Comprehensive awareness of professional standards and their application to practice.
• Experience of participating in quality improvement activities, service development, and/or project management.
• Experience of participating in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, quality assurance of practice
• Participation in research and development, e.g., critical appraisal of research papers, service evaluation, small-scale or large-scale research.
• Highly competent in clinical supervision of staff and/or students.
• Substantial experience in the design and delivery of high-quality and effective training
• Substantial experience of application of relevant legislation (i.e,. Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act) in practice

Knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience of supporting people with mental health conditions, learning disability or autism
• Significant understanding of the needs of people who use our services with mental health conditions or learning disabilities or autism

Desirable

• Substantial knowledge of evidence-based practice in a designated specialist area

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 10 December 2025

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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