Community Occupational Therapist

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Job Title: Community Occupational Therapist
Location: Ceredigion, UK
Salary: £37 per hour
Contract: Locum, Full-Time, Ongoing

Exciting opportunities await in Ceredigion for Community Occupational Therapists looking for a fulfilling and ongoing role. Join a dynamic and supportive team during this exhilarating period of restructuring OT services. This full-time role offers you the chance to apply your skills in a community social services context, working with both complex adaptations and manual handling. The position also provides an opportunity to delve into or expand your expertise in paediatrics as part of our through-age team structure.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum Position: Enjoy the flexibility and diversity that comes with locum work, giving you the chance to pick and choose roles that best fit your lifestyle and career goals.

• Competitive Pay: At £37 per hour, ensure your expertise and efforts are well-rewarded.

• Professional Growth: Opportunity to work in an innovative and forward-thinking environment, honing your skills with support from an experienced team.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Ceredigion, perfect for unwinding after a fulfilling day at work.

What you will do:

• Manage complex cases involving long-term and chronic conditions effectively.

• Conduct manual handling assessments and develop plans in line with findings.

• Perform postural assessments and prescribe specialist seating and wheelchair solutions.

• Assess and provide specialized manual handling equipment and disability aids.

• Identify needs for environmental adaptations and plan both minor and complex major adaptations such as stair lifts and hoist systems.

• Supervise and support junior Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs).

• Handle a complex community caseload independently and proficiently.

• Maintain excellent clinical records and ensure organised management of assignments.

• Travel across Ceredigion to conduct home assessments, requiring the use of your own car.

To excel in this role, you must be HCPC registered and have a valid driving licence for essential travel requirements.

Ceredigion is a captivating place to live and work, nestled between the rolling hills and the stunning Welsh coast. With its rich cultural heritage and welcoming community, it provides both peace and vibrance, making it the ideal setting to further your career as a Community Occupational Therapist. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to advance your professional journey while embracing an enviable lifestyle in Ceredigion.