Occupational Therapist – Band 7

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Occupational Therapist – Band 7 to work in an exceptional residential service based in the Darlington, County Durham area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

This is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC**

As the Occupational Therapist you key responsibilities include:

• Hold a caseload and manage designated workload, identify priorities, manage time and resources effectively under supervision of a more senior Occupational Therapist

• Complete all necessary clinical documentation in accordance with the company and professional standards

• Be a source of professional advice relating to Occupational Therapy, to provide advice to individuals in our care, to carers and colleagues as appropriate

• Implement practices that promote service users’ and carers’ rights and participation, in line with their choices, and support others to do so

• To support/lead the supervision of Activity Co-ordinators/Occupational Therapy Assistants, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, reporting relevant issues to Specialist OT/ Head OT, including sickness monitoring and time management

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Knowledge of the area of specialism; clinical skills in assessment and intervention

• Microsoft Office tools and good working knowledge of information technology

• Advanced knowledge and critical understanding of Occupational therapy and occupational science

• Advanced knowledge and critical understanding of Adult and social learning theories

The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £44,000 – £50,000 per annum. This exciting position is a Full Time role working 40 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Free parking

• Free meals for staff on duty

• Relocation package available

• Group pension plan helping you save for your future

• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)

• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice + plus much more

Reference ID: 6036

• Date Posted: Posted 1 month ago
• Location: DL3 9LN
• Job Title: An amazing specialist residential service in Darlington requires an Occupational Therapist – Band 7 Reference ID: 6036
• Hours: 40h / week
• Salary: £44,000 - £50,000