Locum Community Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist

Location: Brent Council

Area: Northwest London Social Services

Salary: £38 Umbrella

Job Type: Locum

Contract Length: Ongoing

Job details: Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist required for the Minor Aids & Adaptations Team. The role involves supervising 3 Occupational Therapy Assistants and managing a small caseload of complex cases within a fast-paced service aiming to turn around cases within 15 working days. JD available on request.

 
• Promote strengths-based practice and positive change using occupational therapy methods, models and tools to maximise independence and wellbeing
   

• Carry out needs-led assessments in line with Care Act guidance for residents and their carers
   

• Provide an Occupational Therapy service to physically disabled individuals and those with complex and multiple disabilities, including mental health conditions
   

• Work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated and effective interventions
   

• Make professional judgements within relevant legal and policy frameworks
   

• Plan and implement interventions using the full range of available resources to support independence
   

• Prevent or delay the development of care and support needs and reduce existing needs where possible
   

• Apply specialist OT knowledge to ensure cost-effective and efficient long-term care solutions
   

• Consider and assess carers’ needs and address eligible needs appropriately
   

• Provide supervision and professional oversight to 3 Occupational Therapy Assistants
   

• Manage a small caseload of complex cases within agreed performance targets

Skills/Experience: HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with previous supervisory experience. Experience within minor aids and adaptations, adult social care, and working in a fast-paced environment essential.

Working hours: Full time.

Code:  U. XMS 000A CB0E / 1. 016002.B19684