Band 6 Adult Neuro Occupational Therapist

Croydon NHS Trust are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Neurortherapy team. The client offers a full-time contract with an opportunity, a fair and manageable caseload and further training in your portfolio.The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension.

Main Duties for the Occupational Therapist includes.

• The post holder will work as a member of the Integrated Neuro therapy team, in the community neuro rehab team.
• The post holder will provide a range of specialized rehabilitation OT input, to patients with neurological conditions, enabling them to achieve their full potential.
• The post holder is an autonomous practitioner but will work under the supervision of a Band 7 Occupational therapist
• To carry out appropriate specialist occupational therapy assessment of needs including physical, cognitive/perceptual sensory, emotional and environmental to assist with planning appropriate short and long term intervention/rehabilitation
• To manage a caseload of patients with complex needs, using evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
• To negotiate with patients and carers to develop individual care plans to meet the assessed needs and to maximise independence in an efficient and sensitive way, offering choice were possible.
• To assess for and organise the provision of necessary and appropriate minor adaptations, and carry out reviews of provision and safety checks as appropriate

To Be Successful.

• Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the community.
• Knowledge of a range of OT models and demonstrate being up to date with trends and developments in OT neurological rehab.
• HCPC Registration
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Occupational Therapist Qualification

Benefits of Working with Croydon NHS.

Our client offers the opportunity for additional training for both perm and temporary members of staff within the trust With new projects underway in various teams, they offer a very competitive rate of pay. Also, free onsite parking is offered to all staff.

Why Join Our Agency?

With over 10 years' experience recruiting directly into social care, Ackerman Pierce prides itself on the unique services we deliver to our candidates. Each candidate is assigned their own personal consultant who will support them through every placement. We also offer a DBS and a quick and easy registration process. Not forgetting a guaranteed payment into your account every week.

To discuss this Occupational Therapist vacancy, or any similar roles we have available, please contact Ella Hajittofis or email us your updated CV today!