Occupational Therapist - Complex Care Team

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Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Specialism: Complex Care Team
Location: Haringey, UK
Salary: Up to £38.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Salary Type: Hourly
Job Type: Locum, Full Time, Ongoing

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Complex Care Team in Haringey. This ongoing full-time locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of up to £38.00, depending on experience, and provides the opportunity to make a real difference by supporting adults with complex care needs to maximise their independence and improve their quality of life across the borough.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions, helping residents achieve meaningful outcomes through person-centred, strengths-based practice.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum Job: Enjoy the flexibility and variety that locum work offers, giving you greater control over your work-life balance while broadening your professional experience.
• Competitive Pay: Earn up to £38.00 per hour, reflecting your skills, experience, and clinical expertise.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing learning opportunities and develop your specialist skills within a supportive Complex Care Team.
• Collaborative Working Environment: Join a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, integrated care.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible working arrangements while enjoying everything Haringey and North London have to offer.

What you will do:

• Undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments for adults with complex physical, neurological, cognitive, and functional needs.
• Develop and implement personalised, evidence-based intervention plans that promote independence, wellbeing, and community participation.
• Assess functional abilities, mobility, activities of daily living, and environmental factors affecting independence.
• Recommend and arrange appropriate equipment, assistive technology, and major or minor adaptations to maximise independence and safety.
• Work collaboratively with service users, carers, families, and multidisciplinary professionals to develop holistic care plans.
• Provide specialist advice and education to service users, carers, and healthcare colleagues regarding rehabilitation, equipment, and safe moving and handling.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, contributing expert Occupational Therapy knowledge to complex case discussions.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records in accordance with HCPC standards and organisational policies.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and continuous professional development activities.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Previous experience working within Complex Care, Adult Social Care, Community Rehabilitation, or a related specialist setting.
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, communication, and multidisciplinary working skills.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and safeguarding principles.
• A full UK driving licence is desirable to facilitate community visits across the borough.

Haringey is one of London's most vibrant and diverse boroughs, offering an exciting blend of urban energy, green open spaces, cultural attractions, and excellent transport links. From the beautiful surroundings of Alexandra Park to the bustling cafés, markets, and entertainment venues, Haringey provides an outstanding place to live, work, and develop your career.

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