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Locum Community Occupational Therapist, West Midlands
Client:
Location:
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
Job Reference:
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7
Posted:
03.03.2025
Expiry Date:
17.04.2025
Job Description:
Locum Community Occupational Therapist
Location: Midlands
Contract Type: Temporary
Pay Mechanism: Direct Pay Mechanism
About Client:
Our client trust provides a range of mental health, learning disability, and community health services across the Midlands. It offers care for adults, children, and families, with a focus on improving mental health and well-being. They operate with a commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to support the diverse needs of their communities.
About the Role:
We are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist to join our Stone Rehabilitation Team. This role involves working autonomously while being part of a multidisciplinary team to provide community rehabilitation services to housebound adults with various physical conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Conduct comprehensive assessments using verbal, non-verbal, and skilled physical techniques.
2. Develop and agree on therapeutic goals and treatment plans with patients and carers.
3. Manage a caseload autonomously, prioritizing clinical needs and resources efficiently.
4. Delegate, supervise, and adjust treatment plans for Rehabilitation Technicians.
5. Collaborate with team members and promote integration with the local neighborhood team.
6. Utilize various occupational therapy techniques for adaptive and restorative purposes.
7. Maintain accurate patient records and contribute to clinical audits and service development.
Requirements:
1. Qualifications: BSc in Occupational Therapy, HCPC Registration
2. Experience: At least 2 years in NHS setup; Broad experience in neurology, orthopedics, musculoskeletal, and elderly care. Experience working independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
3. Skills: Knowledge of occupational therapy practices for conditions such as Parkinson's, MS, falls, and cancer. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Proficient in IT and Microsoft Office. Capable of effective time and resource management and traveling across a large area.
4. 2 years post-qualification NHS experience.
5. Further clinical study relevant to long-term conditions.
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