Band 6 Locum Occupational Therapist

Start Date: ASAP

The successful candidate will manage a defined caseload of complex cases, working autonomously and applying clinical reasoning to deliver high-quality care in line with evidence-based practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a specialist, client-centered occupational therapy service to a designated client group.
• Manage a caseload of complex cases independently, demonstrating effective problem-solving and clinical reasoning skills.
• Assess client needs and formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan aimed at reducing the impact of disability and ill health.
• Provide supervision, teaching, and appraisal for junior occupational therapists, assistants, students, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the planning, development, and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy service.
• Work within a client-centered and evidence-based framework, ensuring the delivery of best practices in patient care.

Requirements:

• Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent qualification.
• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Previous experience in managing complex cases and working as an autonomous practitioner.
• Ability to work independently, with strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Car driver is desirable but not essential.

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