Job Description
3 months contract with local authority
The Specialist Occupational Therapist role involves conducting advanced and specialized assessments to implement safe interventions that foster independence and reduce the risk of hospitalization and residential care. This position requires expertise in one or more occupational therapy disciplines, such as community care, dementia, reablement, or manual handling. The role also includes contributing to the management and development of Community Occupational Therapy services in Northamptonshire and expanding a profitable community-based therapy services business within Olympus, ensuring adherence to professional standards.
Responsibilities:
* Conduct highly skilled and specialized occupational therapy assessments.
* Implement interventions that promote independence and minimize risks.
* Specialize and lead in one or more OT disciplines, including community care, dementia, reablement, and manual handling.
* Assist in managing and developing Community Occupational Therapy services in Northamptonshire.
* Contribute to the growth of a profitable community-based therapy services business within Olympus.
* Ensure professional standards are consistently met.
Requirements
* Proven experience in occupational therapy with specialization in one or more relevant disciplines.
* Strong skills in conducting assessments and implementing effective interventions.
* Ability to lead and develop specialized OT services.
* Experience in managing and developing community-based therapy services.
* Commitment to maintaining high professional standards.
Location: Haylock House, Kettering, NN15 6EY
Hybrid Work Schedule: Typically 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.
Requirements
Requirements: Proven experience in quality assurance and reviewing services for children and young people Strong understanding of statutory and regulatory safeguarding requirements Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Commitment to championing the rights and well-being of children and young people