Occupational Therapist

Search Consultancy is working to recruit a number of Occupational Therapists for a Local Authority in the Cheshire area. We are looking for Occupational Therapists with experience in the community and moving and handling, working with health colleagues and triaging cases. It would help to have an understanding of DFG's and Blue Badge assessments. There are various posts available. Home working but will need to be available to do visits with appropriate PPE and social distancing.

JOB PURPOSE:

To assess the needs of people within the community who are ill or have a disability and by the provision of specialist equipment or adaptations and appropriate advice, to help them to become more independent and remain at home.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* To assess the needs of ill and disabled Service Users for the provision of material assistance such as equipment or adaptations and determine the nature and extent of adaptations in relation to diagnosis and prognosis.
* Provide appropriate information and advice.
* Provide assessments for Service Users returning from hospital or nursing homes and provide equipment to facilitate discharge.
* If needed, obtain funding from other agencies such as charities, NHS and other Social Services Teams.
* Check plans in liaison with architects and Service Users to ensure best outcome and approve plans for further processing.
* Liaise with other agencies such as Housing, NHS, voluntary organizations, to ensure information dissemination is maximised.
* Negotiate with Service Users and agencies about the most appropriate way to provide adaptations having regard to budgetary needs.
* Check that completed adaptations meet the assessed need and if appropriate provide equipment to enable best use of the adaptations.
* Assess for equipment provision when this can alleviate the effects of disability.
* Keep abreast of developments within the Occupational Therapy equipment field and when appropriate arrange visits to Service User's homes by company representatives to ensure correct equipment is purchased.
* Keep abreast of specialist knowledge related to moving and handling techniques and other developments within the Occupational Therapy field to enable the teaching and supervision of care staff.
* Assess Service Users for potential rehabilitation and refer to the relevant agency.
* Ensure that Continuing Professional Development is pursued and maintain professional portfolio to meet ongoing Health Professions Council registration needs.

Why Search Consultancy Ltd?

Since our first office opened thirty years ago, we've built an enviable reputation for providing high quality recruitment service. The Health and Social Care division at Search Consultancy Ltd is one of the largest providers of temporary healthcare workers. Your dedicated consultant will provide advice and work with you to find the perfect job.

If you are interested in this position, please apply online or contact Mike Shaw at the Manchester office.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age