Occupational Therapist

Job Title:  Occupational Therapist  (Part time)
Location: Gloucestershire County Council – Cheltenham with travel across the county
Area:  Gloucestershire Social Services
Salary: £negotiable
Job Type: Locum
Contract Length: Ongoing
Job details:  Occupational Therapist required for minimum 6-month contract.
The post holder will work in the community to promote effective and timely discharges from assessment bed units and assess people in their own home across the county. This will include assisting with any physiotherapy needs and supporting with ordering any equipment required.
Key duties and responsibilities will include the ability to create, review and amend patient centred goal plans, thus enabling independence and improvements in quality of life. There may be some aspects of bed management and coordination within the position.
A clear and valid driving licence is a requirement for this role as it involves county-wide travel.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate empathy and is dedicated to encouraging independence. They will listen to others and communicate with sensitivity and understanding, and act with integrity, honesty and impartiality.
Skills/experience:
• Registered with HCPC and RCOT
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Experience of working as a registered Occupational Therapist for at least 18 months or equivalent competency through prior experience
• Specialist training or equivalent competency in environmental adaptations or equivalent experience
Working hours: Part time. 22.2 hours per week.
Code: U.CSA 5253588. 019008.B12672