Apricus Resourcing are working with an independent Healthcare Provider who are looking to hire a Occupational Therapist for an ongoing locum role working 30 hrs per week based in Bath. As a clinical specialist occupational therapist, you will use your highly specialist skills and understanding of the relationship between the individual, their environment and their occupations to support people with the most complex needs to live well with their learning disability. You will provide specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions for people referred to the service as well as contributing to the core tasks of the team. The post holder will provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and Intervention for adults with learning disabilities, many of whom have additional needs. These may include physical disabilities; autism; epilepsy; dementia; challenging behaviours; sensory processing difficulties and/or mental health. Interventions will be aimed at promoting choice, independence, and participation across all environments, and will include skill development, support and advice to carers and service providers. Key Duties will include: * To independently manage a complex caseload using advanced clinical reasoning to support assessments. This will use a client-centred approach to current evidence base to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document occupational therapy Interventions. * To provide specialist occupational therapy and MDT working to fulfil clinical responsibilities in managing complex needs; challenging behaviour; dementia; autism; profound and multiple disabilities and those in transition from children to adult services. * To contribute to the coordination of the dementia pathway as required. * To act in an advisory capacity to Individuals, families, and support staff, providing evidence-based information and training as required. * Autonomous day to day management of a defined caseload, supporting Individuals to receive a comprehensive assessment of needs and risks. * Ensure effective communication where there may be barriers to understanding and acceptance, developing close working relationships between service users, families, carers, and all relevant agencies, both Internal and external. * Responsibility for supervision of junior occupational therapists; assistant practitioners and support staff as required. Benefits of working with Apricus Resourcing * Free of charge fast tracked DBS disclosure certificate * Out of hours service/support * Consultant permanently assigned to you with all the sector expertise required * Efficient weekly Payroll and professional Compliance Department System, ensuring that you are accurately paid on time, every time * The most competitive Rates the sector can offer, allowing you to achieve earnings unlike anywhere else * Leading Referral Bonus, for every successful referral to Apricus If you feel that you meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you! Please apply or feel free to contact the office directly and speak to a consultant who can run you through the finer