Social Services Occupational Therapist

Sanctuary Health is currently looking for experienced and dedicated Social Services Occupational Therapists to work full-time and part-time based in Merthyr Tydfil. The ideal candidate will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC. This pay rate for this locum Occupational Therapist is £28 - £33 per hour (Assignment rate). Job Description: To promote optimum independence through the process of a specialist assessment incorporating the polices and guidelines to which the department works towards and the criteria for the provision of specialist equipment and adaptations to enable individuals to continue to live in the community and support informal and formal care providers. To provide advice upon rehabilitation techniques to help maintain or increase level of independence (where appropriate). To liaise with other professionals and agencies with regard the individual and make referrals if appropriate. Main Duties/Responsibilities: Screen referrals and read through all new referrals in allocation meeting and place within criteria departmental guidelines. Allocate referrals and counter sign major adaptations under a Physical Adaptation Grant (PAG) for Technicians. To complete a holistic specialist assessment within the home of individuals of all ages (children and adults). Assessment of activities of daily living tasks, mobility and transfers and provide appropriate specialist equipment, minor and major adaptations under the Disabled Facilities Grant criteria and legislation. Provide evidence based intervention, monitor, and reassess the effects of occupational therapy intervention and the need to review, continue, modify, or discontinue intervention 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 Full-time is required to work until March, part-time is required to work until end of December Contact: This 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.