Advanced Specialist Occupational Therapist

We are looking to appoint an Advanced Specialist Occupational Therapist in Gender Healthcare to join the West of England Specialist Gender Identity Clinic (WESGIC) based at The Laurels in Exeter. This is a new substantive post following substantial investment in the clinic.

The WESGIC is a centre of excellence for the provision of advice and treatment for gender dysphoria for people aged 18 and older. We accept referrals from across the country and provide personalised care and treatment plans to meet our patients individual needs.

The post holder will be an expert practitioner, providing OT assessments and interventions within the gender service. They will act as a resource for the team providing professional guidance and participating in the development of the service.

Networking skills are essential requirements for working collaboratively and in representing the organisation and the profession within this role.

The successful candidate will ensure the monitoring and maintenance of professional standards within the context of a clinical governance framework. They will possess excellent interpersonal skills and have a flexible approach to service delivery. We are looking for a team player who enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary setting with highly experienced and skilled staff., 1. Provide advanced specialist OT clinical input into the delivery of care and treatment at the Gender Service.
2. To offer assessments and interventions for transgender patients. The role requires a clinician with specialist skills to assess patients needs, analyse and formulate treatment plans within a multi-disciplinary framework.
3. Work as part of the MDT to support patients in line with the NHS England national service specification for gender healthcare.
4. To lead in specialist area of Occupational Therapy intervention in the Gender Service; contribute to development of specialist service and related policies.
5. Clinically supervise OTs, Named Professionals, and Peer Support Workers working in Gender service. To lead peer supervision and continuing professional development of OT staff
6. To demonstrate active clinical and managerial leadership skills within the team, providing education and supervision, where required, to junior team members and other professionals and students.
7. Experienced Occupational Therapist with current HCPC registration.
8. The post holder works autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the services policies and procedures.
9. The post holder will manage a caseload of people with complex needs.

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do