<p> Job Description</p><p>Job Title: Occupational Therapist</p><p>Role Overview:</p><p>This is a new role that will lead Burgess’ new service that aims to offer short term intervention to adults with an Autism Spectrum Condition to be independent through goal focused intervention. </p><p>You will be responsible for helping Burgess to develop and implement the service as well as the day to day delivery of the service.</p><p>You will be responsible for carrying out assessments and implementing outcome focused short term support plans.</p><p>Your role will require a certain amount of entrepreneurial spirit as you will be expected to increase the capacity of the service. </p><p> You will need to have:  a degree or equivalent in occupational therapy  the ability to identify and prioritise risks  good IT skills  proven ability to work in a fast paced environment  good team work skills. </p><p> In return we will offer:  an opportunity to be part of an exciting developing team  a supportive and friendly team  training to support the role and your personal development  regular 1:1 supervision (clinical from a Senior OT and work based with an experienced ASC practitioner) The Key Duties are to:</p><p> Lead on the development of the new short term occupational therapy service for adults with an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC)  Meet performance targets related to development and growth of the service  Carry out assessments utilising tools such as:  Initial interviews  Interest/Role checklists  Occupational Self Assessments (OSA)  Assessments of Communication and Interaction Skills (ACIS)  Sensory Profile  Occupational Circumstances Assessment Interview & Rating Scale (OCAIRS)  Record outcomes utilising tools such as:  Model of Human Occupation Screening Tool (MOHOST)  Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)  iPlanit  Manage a small caseload, prioritising needs, and completing administrative tasks such as patient and budgetary records.  Develop a support program to help build skills and gain confidence;  Advise on home and workplace environmental alterations,  Advise on specialist equipment to assist with daily activities;  Teach anxiety management techniques;  Assist people to return to work;  Coach people with an ASC, e.g. in handling money and social interaction;  Mentor people on how to control their own behaviour;  Line manage Occupational Therapy Assistants (once service is established)  Liaise with a wide variety of other professionals, such as doctors, physiotherapists, social workers, equipment suppliers, as well as service users families, carers and employers;  Write reports and attend multidisciplinary case meetings to plan and review ongoing treatment;  Organise support and rehabilitation groups for carers and clients.</p>