Occupational Therapist – Band 6

Occupational Therapist – Belfast – Rehab

Vanrath are delighted to be partnering with HSCNI to recruit on their behalf an Occupational Therapist to join their Rehab Team (working with ages 65+ years)

Main responsibilities will include:

• To manage a caseload of patients with complex and multiple diagnosis and be responsible for organising own workload in line with agreed departmental priorities, policies and procedures.
• To be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients referred; this will involve:

• To discuss assessment and treatment goals with patients and their carers communicating sensitive information in a clear, concise and empathetic manner.
• To undertake specialist seating assessments including wheelchairs and pressure care assessments for patients as required.
• To carry out manual handling and risk assessments and in liaison with Team Leader/Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist implement subsequent actions.
• To utilise appropriate skill mix in delivering Occupational therapy interventions.
• Be responsible for maintaining accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in line with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Health and Care Professions Council and local standards of practice
• To communicate and work jointly with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a co-ordinated approach to patient care.
• To liaise and exchange information both informally and formally at huddles, white board meetings, best interests’ meetings and MDT meetings, to ensure effective person-centred care planning and communication.
• To liaise with colleagues to ensure a seamless transfer from inpatient care to community-based services and, if required, make onward referrals or/and recommendations.
• To liaise with other professionals, private, voluntary & statutory agencies as appropriate.

Essential Criteria:

• Occupational Therapy Degree (UK recognised)
• HCPC Registered
• Member of RCOT or Unison
• Mnimum previous 2 years OT experience

Why choose Vanrath:

• We are on the HSCNI framework which means we have exposure to multiple job opportunities within HSCI (Acute, Community, Physical or Mental Health).
• Specialist Consultant who can negotiate on your behalf and who works very closely with HSCNI hiring managers.

Salary:The salary on this role is in line with the HSCNI Band 6 pay scale. (+pension & enhanced annual leave).

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Occupational Therapy roles, please apply via the link below or contact Suzanne Lowry – in the strictest confidence.

Skills:OT Occupational Therapist HCPC rehab public sector

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