occupational therapist
9 the last 348 days, recently 2024-05-30
Responsibility
- able 2 Occupational Therapy Services is one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist Occupational Therapy Services
- to confirm annual leave, at least a month in advance, unless urgent annual leave is necessary and agreed by a manager
- our Occupational Therapists and clinical support staff are a pivotal part of the success of the service we provide
Show more +30 - to record and report any concerns regarding clients, being particularly vigilant regarding Safeguarding and Mental Capacity issues
- role: Occupational Therapist
- role : Occupational Therapist
- location: Hereford
- location: Cannock
- to provide functional specifications and drawings for major adaptations within the client’s home
- NRS Healthcare is the UK’s leading provider of Community Equipment Services, we deliver complete end-to-end services through all stages of equipment provision and recycling
- to confirm to Able 2 regular availability to undertake assessments for the company. This availability should not be changed unless in an emergency or due to ill health
- hours: Full time 37.5 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 09:00am - 17:00pm
- hours: Flexible hours and weekdays
- to provide a full Moving and Handling Risk assessment and Moving and Handling plan
- we are looking for highly motivated individuals who can help us in our mission to improve people’s quality of life and independence every day
- we provide high quality, responsive, OT Assessment Services. Our Concessionary Travel and Adult and Social Care Services are expanding and constantly evolving to ensure we achieve the highest standard of assessment and clinical evaluation
- our services allow people to remain in their homes, this helps prevent extended hospital stays, allowing the NHS to deliver frontline care where it is needed most
- our objective is to provide complementary services which enable Authorities to respond to the increasing demand for specialist assessment services. We provide services for Blue Badge, Travel Pass, Taxicard, Parking Bays and Adult and Social Care
- to receive referrals from Able 2 administration team and undertake a comprehensive assessment of need within the individual service user’s home or other prearranged location, preparing for visits by reading all background documentation provided
- to complete the relevant assessment form and care plan detailing all the findings of the assessment confirming and clinically justifying the recommended services in accordance with relevant eligibility criteria
- unless for valid reasons, non-conformance will result in small fines as per our contract procedures
- to undertake follow up visits, check for any other issues at property and complete the relevant paperwork
- depending on Contract requirements, directly order equipment and minor adaptations recommended, or provide specific details enabling them to be arranged by the administrative team via equipment suppliers
- supporting the OT's in developing special projects as agreed with the commissioners
- to work in case management and support complex cases as per contract requirements
- horizon scanning of new products to the market and new initiatives
- lead and participate in projects and with pilots to test new technologies
- this is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the professional and operational managers
- participate in NRS Healthcare's appraisal and supervision processes
- attend or lead meetings as and when required
- responding to telephone or email queries from prescribers and commissioners
- to ensure that all duties carried out for Able 2 are undertaken in a timely, professional and appropriate manner
- responding to telephone or email queries from prescribers and commissioners and providing advice regarding equipment available on the pilot
Requirements
- to have 5 years post qualification experience of working in a local authority community setting
- professional Indemnity Insurance Cover with a minimum value of £5 million
- to demonstrate excellent communication skills
Show more +22 - to be able to commit to a regular working pattern to enable the company to ensure consistency of therapist involvement
- to have a good understanding of a range of conditions and resultant disabling effects
- to be reliable and responsive throughout the client journey
- good IT skills
- to have excellent assessment skills
- committed to further enhance the positive reputation of the company
- to show strong commitment to problem solving to bring about positive outcomes for clients
- be able to analyse large amounts of data, make recommendations, and draw meaningful summaries
- to have extensive knowledge of the range of specialist equipment and adaptations that can promote independence
- ability to identify and manage risk
- to be aware and actively responsive to issues relating to mental capacity and safeguarding
- to have the ability to write specifications and draw diagrams for major and minor adaptations
- excellent communication skills to a wide range of people
- the ability to build upon previous assessments and progress cases in a timely manner
- be able to organise, prioritise and manage a diverse workload, meeting deadlines and targets
- to be IT literate and able to record and communicate electronically via relevant database/systems
- work effectively both individually and as part of a team
- to keep up-to-date with legislation pertaining to relevant contract
- occupational therepist: 1 year
- occupational Therapist: 2 years
- managing and Supervising colleagues: 1 year
- to commit to the development of the company
low salary - 36% lower than the average in this position
Earnings for position occupational therapist
occupational therapist - How much money do you make working at this position?
Average salary at company NRS HEALTHCARE is 2000£.
The national average salary is 2900£.
1600 £
Lowest
Lowest
2800 £
Average
Average
4000 £
Highest
Highest
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