Job Description: Occupational Therapist Band 5/6
Job Title: Occupational Therapist (Band 5/6)Location: Roswell House, AberdeenPeriod: 13/01/25 for 3 monthsReports To: Senior Occupational Therapist / Therapy Team Lead
Job Summary
As a Band 5/6 Occupational Therapist, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based therapy programs to support patients in achieving their maximum level of independence. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver high-quality care to individuals with physical, mental, or developmental conditions across a variety of settings, such as hospitals, community services, and patient homes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assessment and Planning:
* Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.
* Develop tailored treatment plans in collaboration with patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals.
2. Intervention and Therapy:
* Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support rehabilitation, skill development, and functional independence.
* Prescribe and adapt assistive devices and environmental modifications where appropriate.
* Deliver group and individual therapy sessions as required.