A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Occupational Therapist – Band 7 to work in an exceptional residential service based in the Darlington, County Durham area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers
This is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs
**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC**
As the Occupational Therapist you key responsibilities include:
- Hold a caseload and manage designated workload, identify priorities, manage time and resources effectively under supervision of a more senior Occupational Therapist
- Complete all necessary clinical documentation in accordance with the company and professional standards
- Be a source of professional advice relating to Occupational Therapy, to provide advice to individuals in our care, to carers and colleagues as appropriate
- Implement practices that promote service users’ and carers’ rights and participation, in line with their choices, and support others to do so
- To support/lead the supervision of Activity Co-ordinators/Occupational Therapy Assistants, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, reporting relevant issues to Specialist OT/ Head OT, including sickness monitoring and time management
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
- Knowledge of the area of specialism; clinical skills in assessment and intervention
- Microsoft Office tools and good working knowledge of information technology
- Advanced knowledge and critical understanding of Occupational therapy and occupational science
- Advanced knowledge and critical understanding of Adult and social learning theories
The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £44,000 – £50,000 per annum. This exciting position is a Full Time role working 40 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
- Free meals for staff on duty
- Relocation package available
- Group pension plan helping you save for your future
- NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
- Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice + plus much more
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