Occupational Therapist - Physical Disabilities Team

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Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Physical Disabilities Team
Specialism: AHP - Occupational Therapy
Location: Walsall, UK
Salary: Up to £27.94 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Occupational Therapist within the Physical Disabilities Team in Walsall, earning up to £27.94 per hour. This ongoing full-time locum opportunity offers a great chance to work within a supportive community team, delivering impactful interventions for adults with physical disabilities. This role is perfect for an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to enhance their clinical practice while benefiting from the flexibility and variety of locum work.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy consistent working hours that provide stability and routine.
• Hourly Pay: Earn up to £27.94 per hour, offering strong financial reward and flexibility.
• Flexible Working: Benefit from hybrid working arrangements, including one office-based day.
• Professional Development: Expand your skills through diverse casework and collaborative team support.
• Varied Experience: Work across different cases and settings, enhancing your expertise and adaptability.

What you will do

• Functional Assessment: Support adults with physical disabilities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
• Risk Management: Identify and reduce risks such as falls, preventing hospital admissions and care escalations.
• Caseload Management: Manage a complex caseload independently within a supportive team structure.
• Care Planning: Conduct person-centred assessments and deliver tailored interventions.
• Equipment & Adaptations: Assess and arrange mobility aids and home adaptations, including grant-related processes.
• Manual Handling: Complete manual handling assessments and provide specialist advice.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely records and effectively signpost service users.
• Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with service users, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Safeguarding: Apply safeguarding principles and work in line with the Care Act.
• Team Contribution: Participate in team meetings and contribute to a positive working environment.

Qualifications / Requirements

• HCPC Registration: Must be a registered Occupational Therapist.
• Experience: At least 2 years post-qualification experience, ideally within community social care.
• DBS Clearance: Enhanced DBS for adults and children is required.
• Driving Licence: Full UK driving lic