Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Salary:

£22 – £25 per hour

Type:

Temporary

Start Date: 

ASAP

Contract Period: 

To be confirmed.

Main Industry:

Search Health, Nursing & Social Services Jobs

Advertiser:

Atlantis Medical Ltd

Job ID:

131080684

Posted On: 

12 September 2024

We are looking for a senior occupational therapist for one of the trust in South London.The Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute and community healthcare services to the residents of southwest London and Surrey. It serves a population of nearly 500,000 people, offering a wide range of healthcare services, from emergency care to specialist treatments.

The Trust uses only DE mode of payment.

Description:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex cases involving neurological conditions such as stroke, head injury, multiple sclerosis (MS), and Parkinson’s disease, as well as expertise in rehabilitation and long-term conditions for adults and older adults.

Key Responsibilities:

* Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with stroke, head injuries, MS, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological and long-term conditions.

* Deliver targeted rehabilitation programs to help patients regain or maintain independence and improve their quality of life.

* Manage a caseload of adult and older adult patients, ensuring high standards of care in line with current best practices and clinical guidelines.

* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, nurses, and social workers, to provide holistic care.

* Provide leadership, supervision, and support to junior staff, students, and therapy assistants.

* Participate in service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance the delivery of occupational therapy services within the Trust.

Skills and Experience:

* Proven experience working with stroke, head injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological conditions.

* Expertise in rehabilitation and management of long-term conditions for adults and older adults.

* Strong understanding of patient-centered care with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and contribute to service development.

* Commitment to continuing professional development and evidence-based practice.

to this role please reply with your updated CV and job reference number – BS/10069/OT1

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