Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Why Join Us?
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals. In this role, you will provide occupational therapy services, assessing, implementing, and evaluating person-centred care programmes as part of a multidisciplinary team.
About the Role
* Conduct assessments of service user needs and develop appropriate, person-centred treatment plans to meet individual needs.
* Promote choice in all aspects of clinical practice, review and enhance the service user experience, and ensure concerns and complaints can be freely raised.
* Liaise and collaborate with other health and social care professionals in planning and delivering occupational therapy care.
* Ensure the appropriate provision and maintenance of equipment within available resources.
* Maintain up-to-date written and electronic records in line with professional standards, ensuring sensitive information is securely stored.
* Share knowledge and expertise with staff through formal and informal teaching.
* Maintain a safe working environment, uphold service user confidentiality, and occasionally take on reasonable additional tasks as required.
About You
* Diploma/BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy.
* Current and valid registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD).
* Knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions, using clinical reasoning.
* Ability to work autonomously and set priorities while supporting others.
* Ability to assess and manage risk confidently in relation to occupational performance.
* Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to respond efficiently to complex information.
* Competent IT skills.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and its impact on current practice.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to build effective working relationships.
* Desirable: Experience in a relevant clinical or healthcare setting, including practice placements.
Rewards and Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* 35 days holiday, including bank holidays.
* Pension contributions.
* Blue Light Card, offering discounts for NHS, emergency services, social care, and armed forces personnel.
* Perkbox for additional benefits and discounts.
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Eye care voucher scheme.
* Long service and staff awards.
* Free uniform and free parking.
How to Apply
To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button or submit your CV to Janice.froggatt@merco.co.uk
Compliance Checks
All successful candidates will be subject to compliance checks, including references for the past three years and DBS/PVG checks. Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
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