Band 6 Locum Equipment and adaptations Occupational Therapist

Job Title:  Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Area:  South West London Social Services
Salary: £36.56 (umbrella)
Job Type: Locum
Contract length: Ongoing.           
Job details: Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist required to cover the remaining six months of a maternity leave position. Manage a caseload of major equipment and adaptation cases of varying complexity and diversity for disabled children and young people within a framework of supervision, including assessments and recommendations, evaluation and approvals, preparation of reports, to effectively meet the needs of the client group within the resources available and in line with Directorate and Corporate policy, strategies and standards. Provide professional advice and guidance to other staff in the Directorate and multiagency staff on aspects of disability to enhance the decision-making process for the appropriate provision of services within the resources available. Initiate and develop close joint working with statutory agencies, local housing providers, District Councils, Home Improvement Agencies, Health Commissioners and Provider Trusts, voluntary and private agencies and the independent sector to facilitate an effective service delivery. Ensure that information systems and records are effectively maintained to provide reliable, up to date and accurate information as required by the Team Manager to assist the process upon which decisions affecting service delivery can be made and for auditing purposes to ensure adherence to Directorate policy and financial regulations. Contribute to the development of new and existing practices and procedures through attendance on Working Groups, training courses etc to develop effective working practices that reflect government initiatives, guidance and legislation. Working hours: 09.00 – 17.00.
Code: U. RQ1550725.009007.B16988