At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide urgent occupational therapy and conduct risk assessments for clients in need.
- Company: Join a proactive and supportive team dedicated to excellent service.
- Benefits: Receive monthly supervision, day-to-day support, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Car driver preferred; cover the whole borough with a small, positive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in clients' lives while working autonomously in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Must have manual handling experience and be a team player.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
This is an OT role in an Urgent Response OT team - excellent manual handling experience and working autonomously is required as it is the main part of the role.
1 day duty OT per week. We are a busy, pressured team, covering the whole borough - car driver preferable. We offer monthly supervision and day to day support for the right candidate.
Must be a team player - we are a small team, who are proactive and positive about providing an excellent service.
Urgent Response Occupational Therapy team referral criteria:
- We complete Occupational Therapy and Moving and Handling Risk assessments for referrals that meet the following inclusion criteria:
- Moving and handling cases where there is no equipment or current equipment is no longer appropriate.
- High risk of physical injury to carers (e.g. Involved in inappropriate transfers).
- A safeguarding concern that relates to equipment or manual handling.
- The client is at immediate risk of injury as they are not able to transfer safely on and off the bed, chair, toilet or walk up/down the stairs.
- Equipment that has been deemed unrepairable/unreplaceable by NRS and without it the person and/or their carer are at high risk of injury.
- A request for an increase from single to double-handed care where a manual handling assessment is required (not decreases of care).
- The client has a palliative diagnosis where Continuing Health Care/North London Hospice is not involved.
Occupational Therapist - Urgent Response Team employer: JustOT
JustOT is an exceptional employer for Community Elderly Occupational Therapists, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises patient-centred care and professional development. With access to exclusive job opportunities, free online training, and a dedicated one-to-one service, employees can thrive in their roles while enjoying competitive pay and flexible working arrangements in the vibrant city of Bristol.
