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This work addresses the absence of a structured framework defining the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required of the occupational therapy workforce working within rheumatology services managing rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases and the need for a consistent national reference to support practice, workforce planning and professional development.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A five-stage mixed methods process was adopted between May 2023 and September 2025, beginning with the design of a UK-wide scoping survey of rheumatology occupational therapists. Subsequent stages included expert consultation, alignment with national and international standards, stakeholder review and endorsement by professional bodies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The process achieved national consensus across rheumatology occupational therapists from all four UK nations and resulted in a four-domain, five-level capability framework mapped to NHS Agenda for Change bands and allied health professions practice levels.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study describes a structured national consensus process used to develop and endorse a specialist capability framework for occupational therapy in rheumatology. 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