Job Description
JOB-20240905-7a6f785b
Locum Occupational Therapist - Manual Handling Team
Specialism: AHP - Occupational TherapyLocation: Redbridge, UKSalary: Up to £41.58 per hourContract: OngoingSchedule: Full-time
About the role
We are seeking a skilled Locum Occupational Therapist to join the Manual Handling Team in Redbridge. This exciting full-time opportunity offers you the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals by providing essential occupational therapy services. With an impressive hourly rate of up to £41.58, this ongoing locum role offers stability, variety, and professional growth.
Perks and benefits
* Competitive pay: Earn up to £41.58 per hour, maximising your earning potential.
* Full-time schedule: Enjoy the stability of full-time work while making a meaningful difference.
* Varied caseload: Work with a diverse set of cases, ranging from complex to standard manual handling challenges, ensuring no two days are the same.
* Professional development: Gain experience working with a multi-disciplinary team and develop your skills in manual handling and equipment assessment.
* Work-life balance: Benefit from the flexibility of locum work, aligning your professional commitments with your lifestyle goals.
Role responsibilities
* Multi-disciplinary collaboration: Work with a dynamic team, tackling approximately four cases per week that vary in complexity.
* Assessments and recommendations: Conduct assessments and make informed recommendations for major adaptations and complex equipment needs.
* Technical expertise: Prepare detailed sketches and read plans, offering specifications for significant works related to manual handling.
* Manual handling procedures: Ensure that all manual handling actions are safe, efficient, and in line with best practices.
* Person-centred support: Conduct comprehensive assessments for individuals with various health conditions and create tailored support plans for both patients and their carers.
* Team participation: Contribute to team duties, helping ensure holistic support and the best possible outcomes for patients.
Person specification
Essential:
* HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
* Full UK driving license (confident car driver).
* Experience in manual handling procedures and complex equipment assessments.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Living and working in Redbridge
Redbridge offers the ideal balance between sub