Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care Duty Team
JOB-20240905-7a6f785b
Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care Duty Team
Specialism: Occupational Therapy
Location: Ealing, UK
Salary: £38.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Full Time
Occupational Therapist within the Adult Social Care Duty Team in Ealing, earning £38.00 per hour. This ongoing full-time locum opportunity offers the chance to work within a fast-paced and rewarding service, supporting adults with urgent and complex needs while promoting independence and wellbeing. This role is ideal for an experienced Occupational Therapist who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred interventions.
Perks and benefits
• Full Time: Enjoy the stability and consistency of a full-time position while benefiting from the flexibility of locum work.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £38.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment.
• Professional Growth: Work alongside a range of health and social care professionals, expanding your knowledge and experience.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from the flexibility that locum work offers, helping you balance professional and personal commitments.
• Diverse Caseload: Gain exposure to a wide variety of urgent and complex cases, enhancing your clinical skills and experience.
• Supportive Team Environment: Join a collaborative service committed to continuous learning and high-quality care delivery.
What you will do
• Referral Management: Screen and prioritise incoming referrals, making timely decisions based on urgency, risk, and need.
• Urgent Interventions: Support urgent cases, including hospital discharge facilitation and admission prevention initiatives.
• Assessment: Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments focused on independence, mobility, and activities of daily living.
• Equipment Provision: Recommend and arrange community equipment and assistive technology to maximise independence and safety.
• Adaptations Assessment: Assess for minor and major adaptations and facilitate appropriate referrals where required.
• Multi-Agency Working: Work collaboratively with service users, carers, healthcare professionals, and partner organisations.
• Care Planning: Develop practical solutions and interventions to support individuals in achieving positive outcomes.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with the Care Act 2014 and local authority requirements.
• Safeguarding: Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, ensuring individ
Salary range
- £38 per hour