Occupational Therapist

Salary: £32.4 – £36 per hour

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST!

Discharge to Assess Team

Skills & Competencies

* Ability to implement a self-directed approach in line with the personalisation agenda and the Safeguarding Adults policy.

* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, including report writing, presenting, negotiating and the use of IT.

* Ability to plan and maximise use of resources.

* Ability to negotiate with customers how best to meet their needs.

* Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary environment and have the ability to work in partnership with carers and families and liaise with other staff agencies to ensure that the needs of the service user are met.

* Ability to work using own initiative as part of a team while managing workload efficiently, prioritising work and adopting a flexible approach to changing and competing demands.

* Ability to implement and monitor quality standards.

* Ability to carry out assessments in line with Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and responsibilities under the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act and instruct/advise on appropriate techniques and equipment.

Experience & Knowledge

* Experience of delivering services using computerised systems

* Experience of providing services to vulnerable adults

* Experience of performance management

* Awareness of the Health and Social Care integration agenda

* Knowledge of legislative framework and good practice guidance

Essential Qualifications

* Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy recognised by the College of Occupational Therapists

* Registered with Health Professions Council