Sanctuary Health is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Paediatric Social Services Occupational Therapist to work in Greenwich on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC.
The pay rate for this locum Occupational Therapist job is £28 to £31 per hour (Assignment rate) and is an initial 3 -month contract.
Duties:
- To assess the needs of children and young people and to make recommendations and formulate care plans in line with assessed needs, for the provision of specialist equipment and/or complex major adaptations.
- To provide advice and guidance to social workers for Looked After Children placed out of borough, reviewing assessments provided by other boroughs, or undertaking assessments if child is placed within reasonable distance.
- To participate in Team around the Child, Child in Need meetings and Child Protection conferences as required.
- To undertake assessments in line with legislation, local and national policies, procedures, guidelines and eligibility criteria.
- To decide for the provision, installation and demonstration of equipment and adaptations. Ensuring an up-to-date knowledge of specialist equipment, adaptations and services offered by Occupational Therapists in the community
- To manage and prioritise an allocated caseload as commensurate with grade and experience, identifying and reducing/managing risks, exploring the most effective method of intervention and co-ordinating the provision and review of equipment/adaptations as appropriate.
- To work in partnership with colleagues in other council agencies and primary, secondary and tertiary organisations to provide services to people in need of equipment and adaptations.
- To create and maintain accurate and contemporaneous service user records, as required by the relevant policies and procedures, good practice guidelines and professional bodies.
- To provide specialist advice and information to a wide range of staff, service users and carers to promote and maintain independence and reduce/manage risk.
Requirements of the Occupational Therapist:
- Degree or equivalent within Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registered as an Occupational Therapist
- Recent NHS experience either pre or post qualification
Contact:
This Occupational Therapist job is advertised by Sebastian Dunbar; 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.
