Occupational therapists as Approved Clinicians
Are you a mental health or learning disability occupational therapist (OT) thinking about how to grow your career?
Do you feel you could make a difference to the lives of people you are working with, who're subject to restrictions imposed by the Mental Health Act 1983?
Would you be interested in a senior clinical role that leads and coordinates the care and treatment of service users detained under the Mental Health Act in England or Wales?
We want to support more OTs to become Approved Clinicians (AC).
Want to find out more now? Watch this interview with OT Donvé Thompson-Boy talking about what she brings to this role:
AHPs' roles in mental health - OT
“Being an AC brings opportunities and career development. At this consultant level of practice, we can demonstrate our value a clinical leader. We offer a different approach to the care and treatment for people whose occupations are restricted under the Mental Health Act.”
Read the Health Education England (HEE) guidance: Responsible/Approved Clinicians | Health Education England (hee.nhs.uk)