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Location: Various locations throughout Aberdeen
Duration: Permanent, Full Time or Part Time hours available
Job Purpose:
To work as an Occupational Therapist within Aberdeen City, delivering occupational
therapy services in accordance with current legislation and Bon Accord Care’s policies,
procedures and standards/values. The post holder will be required to undertake a wide
range of occupational therapy services and in the delivery of a responsive and person led service including facilitating hospital discharges, working with people who have complex needs who may need rehabilitation, enablement including assessment for adaptations, specialist equipment and risk assessment/management to provide a high standard of person-centred care.
To promote multi-disciplinary working with other disciplines aimed at supporting service users in a range of accommodation settings, including their own homes.
Requirements
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
A Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Registered with the HCPC
PDA in supervision or willingness to work towards as role required
PVG registration
A full current UK driving licence and use of a vehicle for work purposes
Responsibilities
The post holder is expected to demonstrate:
The ability to promote dignity, respect, choice, independent living and work in an anti-discriminatory way
The ability to assess, plan and review and maintain and develop clear and accurate records including risk assessments and support plans
The ability to communicate effectively and work in partnership with service users, staff, carers, families and internal/external professionals to achieve improved outcomes for service users
An ability to work as part of a team, providing supervision, guidance and support to team members
The ability to work autonomously and be accountable, while at the same time recognising when matters need to be referred to a more senior manager
The ability to work accurately with detailed information
The ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
A flexible and creative approach in order to manage resources effectively
The ability to effectively use a range of IT packages including the use of Microsoft Office
The ability to challenge and improve practice
The ability to promote the safe moving and handling of both people and objects
The Individual
Please see Job Profile for further details
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