Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist Adult Autism Services

Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist Adult Autism Services Overview

Join a dynamic and dedicated Occupational Therapy team at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, where you can make a significant impact on the lives of adults with autism. This role is ideal for an experienced Occupational Therapist eager to enhance their leadership and clinical skills in a nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Directorate Occupational Therapy Lead in the development of the OT service within the ALD Directorate, ensuring effective assessment and intervention for adults with autism.
• Manage a complex clinical caseload, focusing on positive risk-taking and crisis management.
• Ensure that the clinical services provided in Adult Autism are evidence-based and adhere to professional guidelines.
• Collaborate as part of the autism multidisciplinary team (MDT), working with service users, families, and carers across various settings.
• Conduct assessments for adults suspected of Autism Spectrum Disorder as required.
• Work independently and provide specialist OT knowledge and interventions for adults with autism.
• Lead and mentor other occupational therapists in the field of adult autism.
• Represent Occupational Therapy at the Directorate level in relevant meetings and forums.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Trust-wide OT service.
• Develop, monitor, and evaluate standards for OT practice within the services.
• Engage in projects, audits, and research to improve the clinical effectiveness of OT services for autistic adults, sharing findings and data in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Diploma, Degree, or MSc in Occupational Therapy.
• Current UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
• Extensive experience as an Occupational Therapist within NHS settings.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Desirable: Experience in clinical leadership and supervision.
• Desirable: Familiarity with applying and interpreting standardized assessments.
• Essential: Knowledge of the impact of autism on occupational performance.
• Essential: Understanding of occupational therapy theories, frames of reference, and models of practice.
• Essential: Ability to teach and train others using various multimedia materials.
• Desirable: Knowledge of clinical governance and its application.

Benefits

• Salary range of £55,524 to £62,652 per annum, inclusive of pay scale.
• Permanent contract with full-time working hours.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and innovative team.
• Access to professional development and clinical supervision.

This position is based at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup, and applications from individuals requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcomed and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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