JustOT are looking to recruit a band 6 Community Occupational Therapist for a locum position with our client in Leeds.
The pay for this position is £20-£23 per hour, and we are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible for an ongoing duration.
Essential Experience:
- Minimum 2 years post registration.
- Clinical experience working with Adults - ideally looking for a wide range of experience e.g. covering older people, frailty, falls, dementia, MSK, Neuro (PD, MS), medical, ortho.
- To be able to independently hold, prioritise and manage caseload, long arm advice and supervision will be offered.
- Awareness/experience of MCA and unwise decisions.
- Basic knowledge of equipment provision, aids and adaptations.
- Car Driver, access to own car with business insurance, willing to commute to and across hub area.
- Offering full-time hours for a minimum of 3 months, Mon-Friday - part-time hours may be considered for right applicant.
- Evidence of relevant and recent CPD.
Desirable Experience:
- 3 years experience.
- Community experience.
- Waiting lists for long term conditions.
- Hospital discharges, Rapids, prevention of admission.
- Experience working with MDT and delegation to non-registered workforce.
- Knowledge of holistic assessment including pressure management, nutrition and hydration.
- Awareness/experience of falls prevention & management.
- Able to take clinical observations (BP, O2 sats, HR, Resp rate, lying/standing BP), use of NEWS 2.
- Knowledge of deteriorating patient signs and symptoms.
- Knowledge of palliative care/RESPECT.
- Awareness of role of Neighbourhood teams and the nature of the work.
- Previous experience of delivering rehabilitation of meal prep, personal cares.
- Flexibility across teams.
- Use of System 1/electronic records
- Student supervision/practice educator training.
Successful candidates must hold a degree in occupational therapy and be HCPC registered.
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.
If you're interested in working as a locum with JustOT, apply now!
#J-18808-Ljbffr