Occupational Therapist
Job Title Occupational Therapist
Location Blackheath
Job Type Locum
Speciality Occupational Therapist
Rates Competitive Depending on experience

Description

We are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for a Occupational Therapist to join our supportive therapy team at the well sought-after Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit.

Responsibilities:-

  • Develop, carry out, and generalise safe, innovative, evidence-based treatments, underpinned by the principles of neuroplasticity and motor re-learning.
  • Plan and prioritise a complex clinical caseload.
  • Assist the MDT in diagnosis, problem formulation and planning of rehabilitation programmes.
  • Function as a Key Worker/Named Therapist to ensure active coordination and management of the therapeutic programme to achieve the agreed rehabilitation goals.
  • Play a key role in planning safe discharges.
  • Prescribe and provide equipment for our patients during their rehabilitation journey.
  • Provide intervention as part of an MDT approach and be involved in MDT service developments.
  • Maintain records and clinical notes in line with company policy and RCOT guidelines.
  • Ensure effective and timely communication at all levels (with patients, families, the MDT and external agencies).
  • Contribute to the in-service education and training programme for the wider MDT.
  • Supervise junior staff including assistants and students.
  • Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights
For more information, contact Ronak Jain on +44(0) 203 411 5531 or email on ronak@permanenthire.co.uk