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Occupational Therapist
Haringey
£29.28/hr
Start date: ASAP AKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are searching for a Occupational Therapist in the Haringey area. 3 - 6 months contract with the local authorities Enhanced DBS required. Job Purpose:
1. To provide an initial assessment of service users with complex care and therapy needs across the teams within the Access and Independence Service: First Response, Reablement and the Assessment Service.
2. Support service users to set client centred goals to promote independence and wellbeing in the home environment. Facilitate service user choice and empowerment through promoting independence, the timely provision of information, advice and support using evidence-based interventions to ensure service users maintain independence for as long as possible.
3. Assessment and provision of equipment to improve independence with activities of daily living and to reduce risk of injury. This includes manual handling assessments to reduce risk of injury to service users and carers and, where feasible, reduce packages of care for single handed care.
4. To independently manage a caseload, utilising effective prioritisation, delegation and time management skills to enable effective throughput of service users.
5. To identify service users appropriate for Continuing Health Care to manage complex health needs
6. To identify Safeguarding concerns, complete thorough risk assessment and refer where appropriate to services to manage risk of harm to service users. This includes situations where people may be neglected or abused in accordance with the Inter-Agency Policy and Procedures for Safeguarding Adults
7. To assess capacity and ability to make informed decisions relating to assessment process as per Care and Mental Capacity Act.
8. To ensure cost effective service provision and make recommendations for specialist equipment and adaptations in accordance with eligibility criteria and departmental guidelines.
9. To complete carers assessments to support informal carers in their role and manage risk of carer breakdown
10. To keep accurate and up to date case records and written reports using council's IT systems and in line with statutory and local protocols. Ensure the highest level of data quality for all information recorded, ensuring that the information is consistently timely, accurate and complete to ensure the service meets the Professions and statutory recording requirements, including case recording on Mosaic. Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience Diploma of Occupational Therapy/B.sc. Occupational Therapy.
HCPC Registration
Undergraduate or post qualification experience in completing therapy assessments and interventions in a variety of clinical settings
To show an ability to manage risk and identify potential risk to service users
Ability to present information and undertake written reports

Occupational Therapist

Package Description As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you’ll be part of our team primarily based at our Sapphire Ward at Gravesham Community Hospital, Gravesend, North Kent. You will feel valued as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: * £35,392- £42,618 with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions and a high cost area supplement of 5% of the basic salary * Plentiful on site-parking * Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you * Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates * Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing – from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling * Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our ‘Outstanding’ learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise * Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location * An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care – backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year * The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding “good” or “outstanding” ratings from the Care Quality Commission Job Introduction We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Sapphire Rehabilitation Unit for 30 hours a week or 33 hours a week. You will be based at our Gravesham Community Hospital location on our Sapphire Ward which comprises of 15 beds for Neurological conditions and 6 beds for general rehabilitation. As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist you will provide comprehensive assessment, advice and treatment of patients with diverse Neurological presentations and complex physical, psychological and cognitive conditions. You will be responsible for managing a clinical caseload of patients whilst working alongside our talented multi-disciplinary team to provide patients with the identified support and equipment to promote independent living. Whether you are a talented band 5 looking for the next step in your career or already a band 6 looking for a change of environment we would love to hear from you! This role may involve travel between services a UK Driving License and access to a car are a requirement for this role. Main Responsibilities For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description. The below is a selection of some of the responsibilities you will undertake: * Undertake OT assessment and intervention with patients with progressive and non-progressive neurological conditions. * Assess, differentially diagnose, formulate treatment plans, write assessment reports, identify and choose appropriate therapeutic or clinical management techniques from a range of options * Provide appropriate therapeutic intervention and evaluate treatment outcomes. * Use knowledge and experience to inform sound clinical judgments/decision making for management of client caseload * Develop clear care plans based on evidence and best practice. * Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers, families * Use highly developed communication skills to convey information in an easy to understand format where there may be significant barriers to understanding. * Work with junior colleagues and students to facilitate their own clinical development. * To assume delegated tasks as requested by the Team Lead, including participation in working groups, policy development groups. The Ideal Candidate Our idea candidate will: * Have a degree or Diploma in Occupatoinal Therapy * Have current and active registration with HCPC * Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapy * 18 months post graduate experience * Experience of working in the field of neurological rehabilitation * Knowledge and understanding of the NICE guidelines and relevant NSF’s * Involvement in clinical audit * Ability to travel independently between sites as required by the service As this role may involve travel between services a UK Driving License and access to a car are a requirement for this role

Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Salary: £(phone number removed) (UK-Wide) £(phone number removed) (London-Rising)
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Part-Time Available
Office, Homeworking and Hybrid optionsAre you an Occupational Therapist (OT) who is looking for a better work-life balance? We offer true flexible working - allowing you to choose your workdays Monday-Sunday and hours between 8am-8pm. This role is a fantastic opportunity to hone your assessment skills and develop your clinical knowledge, whilst making a difference to people's lives. You will work with a diverse range of people handling challenging situations. Role overview: As a disability Assessor, you will draw on your experience as a clinical expert to assess and examine individuals with disabilities and illnesses who have applied for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). You'll listen sensitively to their experiences, ask questions and use your insights to report on how their disability or health condition is affecting their daily life. Your factual report will help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine their eligibility for benefits. You will be supported in managing your caseloads efficiently, with the time to give consultations the care and attention they deserve. You will not be expected to work long days, do night shifts or take work home with you! We are currently undertaking telephone assessments with claimants. Once you apply, you will be contacted by one of our team of specialist recruiters who will guide and advise you through the virtual recruitment process. Benefits: 25 days of annual leave + BH - option to buy additional days or sell back.
Private medical insurance, life assurance, pension scheme and healthcare cash.
Medical indemnity cover and protected CPD.
An option of up to 60% working from home.
Supportive working environment with ongoing CPD support.
HCPC/NMC fee reimbursement and revalidation support.
All flexible benefits can be tailored to your requirement and lifestyle, such as travel insurance, dental insurance and childcare vouchers.
Office &amp; hybrid options available.Training &amp; Development: To ensure you are fully prepared for your new role, you will embark on a comprehensive induction and training programme, earning over 100 hours of CPD within your first 3 months! Ongoing professional development will be given throughout your career to keep your knowledge current and you will have plenty of exposure to develop your skills and clinical knowledge. Requirements: Currently and fully HCPC or NMC registered with a valid licence to practise in the UK.
Eligibility to live and work in the UK (no sponsorship opportunities are available).
Up-to-date evidenced CPD portfolio and appraisal.
Government legislation requires at least 1-year post-qualification work experience.
Previous experience as an assessor is not required as you will be fully trained to do the role.
A UK driving licence is NOT required for these roles.Why SJB Medical: We are the longest standing recruitment agency for DWP assessor contractors and pride ourselves on the support we give our healthcare candidates throughout the whole recruitment process. We believe that a diverse workforce adds to the success of our clients and as such, are committed to maintaining and supporting a culture of equality and diversity throughout our recruitment process. Job applicants will receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or marital status. Our job advertisements will clearly and accurately state the requirements of the role to enable applicants to assess their suitability. To give everyone a fair experience, we will review and consider, where reasonable, adjustments and accommodations during the recruitment process

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