Occupational Therapist - MH/LD Service

Occupational Therapist

Location: Lincolnshire

Salary: £33,280 per annum

Job type: Permanent, full-time

Sponsorship: This employer is able to sponsor applicants who meet the necessary qualifications and experience requirements.

About the role:

A specialist inpatient service is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join its multidisciplinary team, supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism who have complex needs and require inpatient care under the Mental Health Act. This role focuses on promoting health, independence, and meaningful participation through high-quality assessments and interventions.

The successful candidate will manage a designated caseload, applying both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to assess needs, develop tailored care plans, and evaluate outcomes. They will play a key role in enhancing service users’ daily living skills, adapting environments, and implementing strategies to support recovery.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to evaluate service users’ functional abilities and identify therapeutic goals.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, contributing to care planning and risk assessments.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and consultation to junior staff, including Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Support the professional development of the team, including supervision, student placements, and appraisals.
• Lead on the development and implementation of policies, protocols, and care pathways to enhance service provision.
• Communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including clinicians, external agencies, service users, and their families.
• Participate in and support the completion of additional sensory integration training where appropriate.

Requirements:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with the HCPC.
• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism who have complex needs.
• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy models and intervention frameworks.
• Effective clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of how to work with vulnerable individuals and an understanding of safeguarding principles.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £33,280.
• Equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus an additional day off on your birthday.
• Free on-site meals and parking.
• Wellbeing support and initiatives for a balanced work-life environment.
• Career development opportunities with access to further training.
• Pension contributions.
• Life assurance for financial security.
• Enhanced maternity package.
• Employee discounts, car leasing schemes, and additional benefits.
• Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.