Specialist Occupational Therapist, Secure Care Division

Job Summary We are looking to recruit a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Secure Care Division, within a well established multi‑disciplinary team (MDT) providing support to service users. This role is a key member of the team, responsible for delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based occupational therapy interventions using person‑centred approaches to support service users' functional skills, independence and recovery across a range of settings. The post holder will also provide supervision and guidance to junior staff, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and play an active role in leadership activities.

Main Duties The post holder will manage a defined caseload, working autonomously within the MDT to deliver high‑quality occupational therapy. Duties include comprehensive assessments of occupational performance and functional ability, planning, implementing, and evaluating individual and group interventions to support self‑care, productivity and leisure. The role also involves coordinating care, contributing to case reviews, working in partnership with families and carers, managing referrals, maintaining accurate clinical records, and supporting integrated care pathways.

Additional responsibilities include providing professional support and supervision to junior staff, participating in audits and service improvement initiatives, and deputising for senior colleagues where required. Person Specification Essential Qualifications Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council Occupational Therapy Diploma / Degree (BSc/MSc) Enhanced DBS Disclosure Desirable Qualifications Membership of a professional body Essential Experience Experience of relevant Occupational Therapy functional assessment Experience of successful team working Experience of liaison with internal and external services and agencies Desirable Experience Experience of service development audit and research practice relevant to the clinical area Experience of planning and facilitating therapeutic groups for patients / clients Experience of service development Experience of being involved in clinical audit and/or research Essential Knowledge Knowledge and ability to express an understanding of the Occupational Therapy process including formulation of intervention plans grounded in clinical reasoning General knowledge of the principles of clinical governance Understanding of clinical and environmental risk assessment Evidence of CPD/Short courses Desirable Knowledge Familiar with Electronic Patient Records Management and clinical leadership Basic understanding of relevant legislation including The Mental Capacity Act Essential Skills Up‑to‑date knowledge and application of current best practice in relevant area of practice Application of therapeutic outcome measures and models of practice Application of the process of standard setting, audit, evaluation and review Sound knowledge of core Occupational Therapy skills and their application Effective communication with service users within the specific client group Good listening skills Knowledge of the HCPC standards of proficiency and therapeutic responsibility to identify gaps in knowledge Demonstrated mentorship, supervision and appraisal participation Experience of group and individual interventions with the specific client group Collaborative working with MDT and service users/carers Good time management and risk assessment skills IT literate and able to travel across boundaries Awareness of factors contributing to good health and promotion aligned with organisational policy Understanding of partnership working and local health agenda Desirable Skills Leadership skills to initiate, monitor and implement change and participate in service delivery development Professional skills to enable MDT working partnerships and liaise with external agencies Values Continuous Improvement Accountability Respectfulness Enthusiasm Support Job Details Closing date: 21 June 2026 Date posted: 08 June 2026 Band: Band 6 Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full‑time Location: Ashworth Hospital, Parkbourn, Maghull, L31 1HW, United Kingdom Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr