Locum Occupational Therapist

Job Title:  Occupational Therapist
Location:  West Sussex County Council – County Hall North Horsham, County Hall Chichester, Bridge House Worthing
Area: West Sussex
Salary: £negotiable  
Job Type: Locum
Contract Length: Ongoing 
Job details:  Occupational Therapist required for Lifelong Services reviewing team – County Wide. Hybrid working – 1 day a week (where feasible). Skills/experience: over 2 years’ experience. The Occupational Therapist will work with adults from 18 years and upwards with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries and chronic health conditions. The focus is to complete a thorough strengths-based review, but tasks will also include mental capacity act assessments and Continuing Health Care checklists and decision support tools. The post holder will work as part of a strong and dynamic reviewing service. They will be expected to contribute to strengths-based assessments utilizing Occupational Therapy skills and knowledge to develop and implement a plan of support, aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes. The plan may include advice, information, the provision of assistive equipment and recommendations for home adaptation. The post holder will be expected to use up to date evidence-based practice to inform their intervention and where appropriate carry out risk assessments and undertake assessments under the appropriate adults’ legislation. There will be a requirement to contribute to Continuing Health Care assessments, utilising specialist knowledge to input into this multi-disciplinary assessment.
Code: U. RQ1545979. 017006.B16815