We are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist (experience equivalent to Band 7) to join our supportive therapy team.

Responsibilities:-

• Deputise for the Lead Occupational Therapist when required and be a focal point of the team within the community.
• Develop, carry out, and generalise safe, innovative, evidence-based treatments, underpinned by the principles of neuroplasticity and motor re-learning.
• Plan and prioritise a complex clinical caseload.
• Assist the MDT in diagnosis, problem formulation and planning of rehabilitation programmes.
• Function as a Key Worker/Named Therapist to ensure active coordination and management of the therapeutic programme to achieve the agreed rehabilitation goals.
• Play a key role in planning safe discharges.
• Prescribe and provide equipment for our patients during their rehabilitation journey.
• Provide intervention as part of an MDT approach and be involved in MDT service developments.
• Maintain records and clinical notes in line with company policy and RCOT guidelines.
• Ensure effective and timely communication at all levels (with patients, families, the MDT and external agencies).
• Develop and deliver in-service education and training programme for the wider MDT.
• Supervise junior members of staff such as Band 6 therapists, assistants, and students.
• Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights

For more information, contact Gaurang Barot on +44(0) 203 411 5531 or email on gaurang@permanenthire.co.uk