Job Description
Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Maternity Cover
Salary: £38,500 (pro-rata)
Hours per week: 16-24
Our client, a specialist service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, is looking for an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their team for maternity cover from January to October 2025. This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a specialist service and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored, outcome-based care.
What we're looking for:
Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy and a valid HCPC registration
Experience: Previous experience as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist or above within the UK,
Assessment and Planning Skills: Strong abilities in assessment, planning, and risk management, with a focus on personalised, outcome-based care.
Team Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Empowerment and Training: Passion for empowering staff through training and knowledge-sharing to improve overall care quality.
Why Join?
Comprehensive Training and Induction: Thorough onboarding and professional development support to help you succeed.
Company Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our company pension plan.
Onsite Parking and Meals Provided: Convenient onsite parking and meals provided during shifts.
Your day-to-day:
Clinical Care and Caseload Management: Provide direct clinical care through comprehensive OT assessments, treatment, and management for a caseload of residents, ensuring individual needs are met.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with an MDT, including Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, and the Activity Coordinator, to create integrated care pathways that support residents' progress and well-being.
Treatment Planning and Implementation: Assess, implement, and develop individualized OT treatment programs based on diagnosis, assessments, and associated risks, building effective treatment and support plans for each resident.
Empowering Staff Through Training: Deliver training to the wider care team to enhance care quality and ensure consistent, effective support for residents.
Professional Supervision and Support: Receive a thorough induction and ongoing support, meeting regularly with the Head Occupational Therapist and other OT colleagues for guidance and supervision.
Reference: WILL84527/DB
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