JustOT are recruiting for an HCPC registered experienced Occupational Therapist to work with our well-respected client based in Herefordshire.
Location: Herefordshire
Rate: £32.67 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: 37 hours per week
Essential Requirements
* HCPC registered
* 3 years Social Services Experience
Job Description
The Independent Living Service is managed centrally by a qualified Occupational Therapy Manager and Deputy Manager and includes community equipment, housing, adaptations and Technology Enabled Living Services. We will also shortly be opening a new Assessment & Demonstration Centre focusing on developing our exciting new front door assessment and advice services.
As a Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist, you will work as part of a wider team with scope to practice with a diverse service user group & within a variety of rural, town, village & city settings. You will have supervisory responsibility for a small group of Occupational Therapy staff and maintain a small case load of complex cases. You will need strong interpersonal, communication & organisational skills and be committed to ongoing staff & service development.
Due to our wide range of enablement services, we encourage specialism practitioner roles in Moving and Handling, Technology Enabled Living, Adaptations and Equipment Clinical Lead for our Community Equipment Store. As Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist you will have the duty of dealing with daily referral enquiries, undertaking audits and attendance at regular stakeholder meetings. and managing staff performance. You will have responsibility for mentoring staff, students and managing performance, maintaining professional, organisational standards and championing key professional specialisms.
Responsibilities
* Deal with daily referral enquiries and undertake audits.
* Attend regular stakeholder meetings.
* Manage staff performance and mentor staff and students.
* Maintain professional and organisational standards.
* Champion key professional specialisms.
Required Qualifications & Experience
* Registered as an Occupational Therapist with HCPC.
* Hold a Degree or Diploma qualified in Occupational Therapy.
* Have at least 3 years post-qualified experience in Occupational Therapy, of which at least 2 years should be in Adult Social Care.
* Experienced in undertaking assessments for equipment & technology to increase independence & safety / decrease dependence upon formal care.
* Experienced in undertaking assessments for complex & non-complex adaptations.
* Have supervisory experience.
When you work with JustOT, you will have access to a range of benefits that will support you in your role. Our dedicated one-to-one service ensures that you have the support you need to thrive in your role. Our fast-track registration process allows you to start your new role as soon as possible. The excellent rates of pay, and assistance with travel and accommodation are designed to make your transition as smooth as possible. We also offer weekly pay that is always on time, and access to exclusive NHS and private sector jobs. There is no registration fee, and you will have access to free online training and nationwide occupational therapy job opportunities.
If you are not available for this position, we encourage you to refer a friend and take advantage of our £250 referral bonus. T&C's apply.
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