Occupational Therapist - Band 5

Location Colchester
Job type Permanent
Salary Up to £28420.00 per annum
Reference HQ00107896_1598572804

Sanctuary Health is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Band 5 Occupational Therapist to work full-time based in Ardleigh, Essex. 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 £28,420 per annum.

Main Duties:

  • Manages and co-ordinates the implementation of individual treatment plans for occupational therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication.

  • Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking patient assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis. Maintains accurate and timely records detailing each patients rehabilitation / progress.

  • Ensures the effective and efficient management of more junior staff.

  • Maintains and develops close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practice is in line with policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards.

  • Contributes to business growth by actively promoting the therapy services in line with the local units' business plan.

  • Maintains effective communication links with patients, relatives, carers, and purchasers throughout the patient's rehabilitation.

Requirements of the Occupational Therapist:

  • Have a minimum BSc or recognised postgraduate diploma in Occupational Therapy

  • Hold current HCPC registration

  • Post qualifying experience working as an Occupational Therapist

Contact:

This Occupational Therapist job is advertised by Paul Chittock; 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.