Summary: The NHS in Staffordshire Trust is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their Reablement team, offering a full-time contract with the possibility of remote work. The role involves assessing and treating service users with complex needs, providing expert advice on equipment and home modifications, and ensuring a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service. The position is initially for 3 to 6 months, with potential for extension and opportunities for further training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment of service users and carers with complex needs in relation to home environment.
• Assessment and treatment in community settings and home visits to support the acute clinical pathway.
• Providing expert advice and assessments for equipment and home modifications.
• Recommending adaptations and conducting moving and handling assessments.
• Delivering a comprehensive Occupational Therapy Service to meet identified occupational and functional needs.
• Maintaining awareness of safeguarding vulnerable people and ensuring dignity and respect in interactions.

Key Skills:

• Previous experience as an Occupational Therapist in the community.
• Experience with major adaptations.
• Manual handling experience.
• HCPC Registration.
• Enhanced DBS/CRB eligibility.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• All required immunisations.
• Occupational Therapist Qualification.

Salary (Rate): £29.76

City: Newcastle-under-Lyme

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other