Occupational Therapist

Job Title:  Occupational Therapist
Area: Sussex Social Services
Salary: £35 
Job Type: Locum
Contract Length: Ongoing 
Job details:  Occupational Therapist required for Regaining Independence Service. The post holder will work as part of a strong and dynamic Occupational Therapy service. In this role they will be required to undertake strengths-based assessments applying relevant legislation and utilising Occupational Therapy skills and knowledge to develop and implement a plan of support, aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes for people.
They post holder will manage a caseload collaborating with people and family or friend carers, undertake strengths-based assessments and reviews, identifying eligible needs and personalised outcomes. They will be working within a supportive environment to apply occupational therapy skills to develop and implement support plans, aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes, including utilising community assets, and ensuring that eligible needs are met. They will be working within a managed and supportive context, applying learning to further develop capability, and professional confidence.
The post holder will be supported with professional supervision and assessment and a workload that is appropriate to your level of professional development. They will work effectively in partnership with other staff and voluntary agencies and have a good understanding of all the relevant health, voluntary and private services in the area.
The post holder will strive to remain up-to-date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, and codes of conduct as well as Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) professional standards and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (Professional standards for occupational therapy practice, conduct and ethics) to uphold a high-quality, seamless service.
Code: U. RQ1409778. 013011.B13553