Senior Occupational Therapist Job, Derbyshire Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire

Senior Occupational Therapist

An exclusive and rare opportunity has arisen Occupational therapist in the Staffordshire and Derbyshire Area.
An extremely rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a very focused, motivated and committed individual to join a leading provider of specialist support and rehabilitation services for people with learning disabilities. My client is committed to providing high quality, effective pathways of care that create new opportunities for people to maximise their potential.

A highly motivated individual is required to carry out occupational therapy assessments and device needs led programmes for service users who face everyday challenges due to learning disabilities, sometimes including mental health and physical illnesses. You will be required to maintaining high standards of clinical care and working within a multidisciplinary team framework. You will be required to participate in the clinical supervision of junior staff.

Main Duties:
• Advise on specialist equipment to assist with daily activities;
• Develop a rehabilitation programme to help re-build lost skills and restore lost confidence;
• Advise on environmental modifications
• Teach anxiety management techniques;
• Assist clients in re-integrating into the community and developing independent living skills
• Help to empower people with learning difficulties or poor social skills, e.g. in handling money and social interaction;
• Mentor people on how to control their own behaviour;
• Liaise with a wide variety of other professionals, such as doctors, physiotherapists, social workers, equipment suppliers and architects, as well as patients’ families, carers and employers;
• Write reports and attend multidisciplinary case meetings to plan and review ongoing treatment; be an integral member of the MDT
• Organise support and rehabilitation groups for clients;
• Mentor students and supervise the work of occupational therapy assistants;
• Manage a caseload, prioritising needs, and completing administrative tasks such as patient and budgetary records.

The successful candidate will have the following:
• Relevant degree/ Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• State Registration
• 2 years relevant experience
In return you will receive:
• A basic salary of £30,000per annum
• Fantastic career progression
• All business Travel paid
• Fantastic Pension scheme
• 30days holiday plus bank holidays

For more information on how to become part of this organisation and to apply for this fantastic opportunity please contact Lorna Cook on (click Apply now button) or email a copy of your up to date CV for immediate attention to (click Apply now button)