Occupational Therapist - Learning Disabilities

Location
Job type Contract
Salary £25 - 30 per hour
Reference 161298

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency is currently looking for an experienced Band 6/7 Learning Disability Occupational Therapist to work based in Hastings.

The pay rate for this locum Occupational Therapist job is £25-£30 per hour (assignment rate) and is a 6-month contract.

Main Duties:

  • Triaging OT/Generic referrals to the team.
  • Participating in initial assessment clinics which involves completion of a thorough assessment of someone’s physical/functional and mental health.
  • Having a case load of individuals requiring specific OT input (this will be allocated depending upon skills and experience).

Requirements of the Occupational Therapist:

  • Degree or equivalent within Occupational Therapy.
  • HCPC registered as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Recent post qualifying experience working as an Occupational Therapist, including experience in Learning Disabilities and/or autism (a broad clinical experience in other areas such as mental health/falls assessment and prevention may be acceptable for the right candidate).
  • Knowledge and familiarity with MOHO model and assessments or sensory integration training and experience if possible.
  • Understanding or experience of working with individuals with complex behaviour. 
  • Experience of falls assessments and HOMEFAST. 
  • Good overall background in understanding both implications of physical health & mental health on an individual’s functioning and wellbeing.

Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel:

  • Daily payroll
  • Free DBS and compliance service
  • Access to exclusive roles that aren't available with other agencies
  • Your own dedicated consultant with extensive occupational therapy knowledge
  • Refer a Friend bonus - get £250 for each candidate you refer who we successfully place
  • Find your own job bonus - Receive £250 for bringing your own position to us
  • Clinical governance support
  • In house payroll system
  • Revalidation
  • Industry-leading shift booking system
  • Nationwide coverage including the Channel Islands

Contact:
This Band 6/7 Learning Disability Occupational Therapist job is advertised by Ross Welton; 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.