Sanctuary Health is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Occupational Therapist to work in Southend on Sea on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC.
The salary for this permanent Occupational Therapist job is £31,371 up to £36,876 per annum.
Duties:
- To support citizens across Southend-on-Sea (including out-of-borough cases) with the aim to offer occupational therapy assessments in the right place at the right time.
- To work across the localities of Southend-on-Sea in a range of community-based settings including Community Hubs.
- To undertake occupational therapy assessments for equipment and adaptions, housing, children's services and manual handling.
- To provide appropriate interventions and recommendations to promote independence.
- To understand individual's strengths, assets and wishes to maximise their potential for independence, recognising the importance of if the individual is best placed to know their own outcomes, goals and wellbeing.
- To work with health and social care colleagues and other partners by engaging in innovative practice and a visionary approach to creating a better Southend.
- To ensure the citizens of Southend are supported with the correct advice, information and relevant signposting and prompted to utilise the assets which already exist in their local community.
- To play an active role in practice development.
- Undertake leadership training as required to maximise the skill set required to embrace change and drive Southend Borough Council towards a learning organisation.
- On-going commitment to continuous professional training and self-development.
- Highly analytical and ability to use academic research to inform professional practice.
Requirements of the Occupational Therapist:
- Qualified Occupational Therapist Worker DIPCOT/BScOT/MSCOT (Registered with HCPC)
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
- Qualified as an Occupational Therapist in the last six months and/or practicing as a Qualified Occupational Therapist in a relevant setting.
- Interpersonal Skills, Analysing, Interpreting and Judging, Organisational Awareness and Strategic thinking, Planning and Performing, Leadership and Decision-Making experience.
- Ability to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders including voluntary, public and private sector organisations and partners, suppliers and contractors
Contact:
This Occupational Therapist job is advertised by Victor Rosado; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.
