Job Description
6 Month Contract With A Local Authority
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (Mental Health) to join the Directorate on a 6-month agency contract. This role will focus on the proactive undertaking of occupational therapy reviews and assessments across the locality, supporting waiting list reduction and ensuring the safe, effective, and timely delivery of front-line OT services.
The successful candidate will work locality-wide across West, Ipswich, and North bases, providing mutual aid where required.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver safe and timely front-line occupational therapy services across the Directorate.
* Undertake comprehensive OT assessments and reviews to support waiting list reduction.
* Support triage processes and reduce duplication between health and social care services.
* Complete reviews of care packages to ensure best value for Adult Social Care (ASC) and optimal use of available equipment.
* Review and assess:
o Double-handed care packages
o Waking night support
o Packages of care
* Provide guidance and oversight to external care providers to ensure safe and appropriate moving and handling practices.
* Ensure equipment provision is appropriate, safe, and cost-effective.
* Provide mutual aid to other OT areas as required.
* Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.
Requirements
* Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* Registration with HCPC
* Experience working within Mental Health services
* Experience completing complex OT assessments and care package reviews
* Strong understanding of moving and handling legislation and best practice
* Experience working across health and social care settings
* Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied caseload
* Excellent communication and multi-disciplinary working skills
* Experience within Adult Social Care
* Experience in reviewing high-cost packages of care
* Knowledge of equipment provision and cost-efficiency frameworks
Additional information
* Bi-Weekly Payments
* 37 Working Hours Per Week
* HCPC Registration is required