Job overview
The Specialist Disability Service (SDS) is recruiting an Occupational Therapist to join our small friendly team. Working in the Environmental Controls (EC) service, you will assess our clients for specialist hi-tech disability equipment to help control computers and home appliances. This role focuses on independence, and gives an opportunity to be client-centred, and achieve positive outcomes for people. It would suit OTs with a keen interest in technology, who are either recently qualified, or looking for a new challenge.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will :
1. Hold an independent caseload, and assess clients for the most appropriate equipment to help them access their home appliances and computer equipment
2. Assist senior members of the team with complex assessments where access method or technical setup is more involved
3. Conduct annual reviews to ensure safe and optimal use of the equipment provided to patients, from both a clinical and technical point of view
As required, the post holder will assist with:
4. Setting up, installing and withdrawing equipment, ensuring each setup is tailored to individual patient needs
5. Providing first line technical support and troubleshooting for patients
Work may be carried out by phone, video, or face-to-face with clients. This will involve travelling to see patients in their own environment (home, care home or hospital), primarily in the Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes areas. You do not need your own car, but you must be able to drive the service's pool cars.
Applicants should be registered Occupational Therapists and should have an interest in technology, but training in the specific equipment we use will be provided.
The post holder will work primarily in the Environmental Control (EC) service of the Specialist Disability Service (SDS), but will also support other areas of SDS as required.
Working for our organisation
The Specialist Disability Service (SDS) is a multidisciplinary service which assesses for and provides equipment to improve the level of autonomy and/or reduce the stress on carers of people with highly complex disabilities. It covers fields such as hour postural management and Electronic Assistive Technology. The Environmental Control (EC) Service within SDS sees people who have difficulty operating their household appliances and/or accessing their computer.
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