Location:Redbridge Contract Duration: 4 monthsHours: Full-time

Job Purpose:We are seeking a skilled Locum Occupational Therapist to manage a caseload of approximately four cases per week. You will assess and provide interventions for a mix of complex and standard Occupational Therapy cases, playing a key role in discharge planning and rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments for major adaptations and complex equipment, preparing sketches, reading plans, and providing detailed specifications for major works.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-professional team to undertake holistic, person-centered assessments and support planning for individuals with diverse health conditions and their carers.
• Ensure understanding and compliance with the legal social care framework and housing legislation.
• Manage, plan, prioritize, and progress complex cases effectively.
• Assess, recommend, and review the effectiveness of both simple and complex equipment, teaching safe usage in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines.

Essential Requirements:

1. Excellent knowledge, skills, and experience in assessing for and recommending major adaptations and complex equipment, including manual handling.
2. Experience in a multi-professional team setting, conducting holistic assessments and support planning.
3. Understanding of the legal social care framework and housing legislation.
4. Proven ability to manage, plan, prioritize, and progress complex cases.
5. Experience in assessing for and recommending equipment, ensuring compliance with safe working practices.

Qualifications:

• Professional Occupational Therapy qualification recognized by the HCPC.

What We Offer:

• Regular supervision and support to foster professional development.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment, based in your locality.

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