Locum Adults Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Rutland County Council – Catmose, Oakham

Area: East Midlands Social Services

Salary: £negotiable

Job Type: Locum

Contract length: Ongoing

Job details:

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  • Provide a range of Occupational Therapy interventions for adults and children to support independence at home
     

  • Assess adults and children with disabilities and arrange equipment and adaptations, including major adaptations
     

  • Undertake risk assessments of complex moving and handling situations and develop management plans
     

  • Ensure active involvement of service users and carers in assessments, support plans and accessing Direct Payments
     

  • Identify and demonstrate assistive technologies to ensure safe use
     

  • Maintain accurate and timely assessment, monitoring and review records
     

  • Ensure systems are updated and support statistical data collection
     

  • Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and provide professional guidance to Social Workers
     

  • Work in an integrated way with health and social care professionals to ensure seamless transitions
     

  • Actively engage with service developments and ongoing professional development

   

  Working arrangements:

   

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    • Hybrid working available
       

    • Minimum of 2 office-based days per week (visits can be undertaken on these days)

     

    Skills / experience required:

     

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      • Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
         

      • HCPC registration
         

      • Experience in adult social care or adult health environments
         

      • Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
         

      • Understanding of the Care Act 2014 and health and social care legislation
         

      • Ability to undertake holistic therapy assessments and risk assessments
         

      • Strong professional judgement in planning and evaluating care
         

      • Experience devising and implementing reablement goals and plans
         

      • Strong written and verbal communication skills
         

      • Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies
         

      • Strong organisational and workload prioritisation skills
         

      • Competent IT skills including databases, spreadsheets and email

      Code U. OR22653. 006002.B19635