Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Occupational Therapist to work in Leatherhead on a full-time basis.
The salary for this permanent Occupational Therapist job is £35,392 - £42,618 per annum.
Main Duties:
* Assessment and Treatment Planning: Provide Occupational Therapy assessments and develop treatment plans tailored to the client’s goals, aiming to maximize their functional independence.
* Home Visits: Conduct assessments during home visits and recommend appropriate aids and equipment to enhance functional independence.
* Key Worker Role: Act as the primary contact for clients at CRC, supporting their rehabilitation, stay, and discharge planning.
* Caseload Management: Manage your own caseload and oversee a specific area of the service, working independently with minimal supervision.
* Team Collaboration: Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary neuro-rehabilitation team to contribute to the planning, development, and delivery of effective and efficient services.
* Treatment Evaluation: Continuously evaluate and adjust treatment regimes in coordination with the senior therapist.
* Goal Setting: Establish both short-term and long-term goals for clients.
* Splinting: Lead and assist with splinting as needed.
* Program Integration: Implement and monitor treatment programs within the client’s environment, ensuring integration with the work of therapy support workers and care staff.
* Strategy Integration: Incorporate strategies agreed upon by the multi-disciplinary team into client treatment management.
* Wheelchair Assessment: Participate in the assessment of wheelchair seating needs for clients, working with the Physiotherapy department if necessary.
* Professional Development: Stay updated on advancements within the Occupational Therapy profession.
* Supervision: Supervise band 5 occupational therapists, students, and therapy support workers, in collaboration with senior occupational therapists.
* Environmental Advice: Advise other staff on creating optimal working environments to support clients in maximizing their physical abilities, alongside senior therapists.
* Reporting: Contribute to client reports for reviews and case conferences.
* Equipment Safety: Ensure that all equipment used is well-maintained and that safety protocols are followed to protect clients and staff in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act.
* Information Provision: Provide professional advice and information to clients, families, carers, and other agencies regarding future service needs based on your expertise.
* Record Keeping: Maintain accurate client records and provide written assessments as required.
Requirements of the Occupational Therapist:
* Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Membership with the Health Professions Council (HPC)
* Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses or ongoing professional development
* Membership of BAOT/COT (British Association of Occupational Therapists/College of Occupational Therapists)
* Post-qualification experience in working with physical disabilities and neurological rehabilitation
* Experience with administering standardised assessments and applying clinical reasoning, including conducting home visits
* Experience dealing with complex physical conditions
* Full driving licence
Contact:
This Occupational Therapist job is advertised by Ryan Mann; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
#J-18808-Ljbffr