Perinatal Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Job Summary
15 hours per week – Permanent. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be clinically responsible for the planning, coordination, delivery, development and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy service.
You will collaborate with the Clinical Team Manager, Clinical Team Lead, health and social care professionals, patients, carers and colleagues, and provide specialist advice, guidance, signposting and information.
Key Responsibilities
* People Management: Provide supervision, guidance and support to staff and students.
* Resources: Ensure effective and appropriate use of financial and physical resources in line with Trust policies.
* Administration: Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and support audit and data collection.
* Service Users: Deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care promoting independence, wellbeing and safety.
* Policy & Service Development: Support implementation of new policies, procedures and service improvements.
Qualifications
* Diploma / degree in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC Registration
* Evidence of ongoing education and professional development
* Computer literate
* Recognised qualification in written and spoken English if not first language
* Clinical Educator, or evidence of post‑graduate training/ongoing professional development through formal/informal short courses.
* Wheelchair Accreditation
Desirable Qualifications
* Recognised first‑line management / leadership qualification
* Membership of relevant special interest groups
* ECDL or equivalent
* Ability to travel across the Livewell footprint (reasonable adjustments considered)
* Basic Food Hygiene training
Experience
* Working as a member of an MDT and ability to work flexibly.
* Extensive clinical experience in OT treatment planning.
* Documented evidence of CPD.
* Advanced post‑registration experience in a health and social care setting.
* Multi‑pathology assessment, home and community assessments.
* Effective caseload management and discharge planning.
* Management, leadership and supervisory skills.
Desirable Experience
* Experience working with staff from other agencies.
* Experience supervising junior staff or assistants.
* Orthotics and splinting, including fabrication of thermoplastic splints.
* Risk assessment in a variety of settings.
* Assessment for standard prescription wheelchairs, static seating and pressure care.
* Assessment of posture and positioning.
* Managing service development projects.
* Working in and facilitation of groups.
* Innovative, leadership qualities.
Knowledge
* Application of OT process in a variety of clinical settings.
* Knowledge of OT models of practice and outcome measures.
* Understanding of health and social care legislation.
* Knowledge of clinical governance principles.
* Presentation and training skills.
* Health and safety and risk management policies.
* Detailed knowledge of standardised and non‑standardised assessments.
* Knowledge of a range of intervention media and clinical conditions relevant to the area of practice.
Desirable Knowledge
* Applying research to practice.
* Knowledge of national professional and government agendas.
* Knowledge of environmental control systems.
Specific Skills
* Work autonomously and set own priorities.
* Analyse professional and ethical issues.
* Supervisory and appraisal skills.
* Reflect and critically appraise own performance.
* Organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
* Clinical assessment, intervention and evaluation skills.
* Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
* Work flexibly, under pressure and creatively transpose established methods into home rehab settings.
* Work in teams and use complex manual handling techniques and strategies.
Employment Details
* Pay: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro‑rata.
* Contract: Permanent.
* Working pattern: Part‑time, Job share, Flexible.
* Reference number: B9832‑2026‑PTA‑1548‑2.
* Location: Plympton Clinic, 1st Floor, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 2AU.
Important
Livewell may close this advert early if a high volume of applications is received. All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work flexibly across a 7‑day service.
Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. Criminal record checks and UK professional registration are required.
Equal opportunities: Livewell promotes diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro‑diverse conditions and learning disabilities.
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