This Occupational Therapy post sits in the Regional Occupational Therapy team of Elysium Healthcare's Learning Disability and Autism division, covering up to four specialist services across Yorkshire & Humber, the Midlands, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. The work centres on OT assessments, interventions and specialist advice, with training, risk assessments and service development. It is home-based, with about four site visits a week and reports to the Regional Lead Occupational Therapist. Current HCPC registration and a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle are needed.
What the job involves
- Deliver high-quality OT assessments and interventions
- Provide specialist OT advice, recommendations and clinical guidance
- Produce professional reports, assessments and documentation
- Complete risk assessments and develop protocols for equipment and therapeutic activities
- Support service managers, multidisciplinary teams and support staff with specialist OT input
- Deliver training and education to staff teams to promote best practice
- Recommend and advise on aids, adaptations and physical healthcare interventions where required
- Contribute to service development and improving OT provision
- Manage own workload and work autonomously across multiple services
- Make around four site visits a week across up to four services, with home working between visits
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
Registration & licences
- Current HCPC registration
Experience
- Experience completing OT assessments and interventions
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills
- Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Works independently and manages a varied workload
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- DBS disclosure
Other
- Passion for supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs
What’s offered
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus birthday off
- Annual car allowance of £5,000 with mileage paid
- Pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Career development and training
- Enhanced maternity package
- 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion
- Discounts through Ely-Vate and Blue Light Card
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