Occupational Therapist
Posted 6 days ago by Nocturnal Recruitment Solutions
£32 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Redbridge, Greater London
Summary: The Occupational Therapist role at Nocturnal Recruitment involves joining a multidisciplinary team within Health and Adult Social Services to provide person-centred interventions for adults. The position requires conducting complex assessments and recommending adaptations to support independent living. The role emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and flexible working arrangements. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in occupational therapy and complex equipment provision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct complex occupational therapy assessments, delivering holistic and person-centred evaluations for individuals with diverse health needs and their carers
- Assess, design, and recommend major adaptations and complex equipment, including interpreting plans, preparing sketches, and producing detailed specifications
- Complete comprehensive manual handling assessments and provide clear, practical guidance for safe mobility, transfers, and positioning
- Recommend and review both standard and specialist equipment, ensuring safe use in line with legislation and policy
- Manage and prioritise a complex caseload, progressing cases efficiently through the service
- Develop and review support plans collaboratively with service users, within social care and housing legislation frameworks
- Work closely within a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care delivery
- Maintain accurate, compliant records in line with HCPC standards and organisational policies
Key Skills:
- Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy with current HCPC registration
- Strong experience in major adaptations and complex equipment provision
- In-depth knowledge of manual handling and specialist equipment assessments
- Proven ability to carry out complex, person-centred assessments and support planning
- Sound understanding of social care legislation and housing frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritise complex caseloads independently
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Salary (Rate): £32/hour
City: Redbridge
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Nocturnal Recruitment is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a locality-based Health and Adult Social Services (HASS) multidisciplinary team. This is an opportunity to deliver meaningful, person-centred interventions that support adults to live safely and independently within their communities.
You will contribute to a collaborative, integrated health and social care environment, undertaking complex assessments and leading on major adaptations. The role offers structured supervision, flexible working, and clear professional development pathways.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct complex occupational therapy assessments, delivering holistic and person-centred evaluations for individuals with diverse health needs and their carers
- Assess, design, and recommend major adaptations and complex equipment, including interpreting plans, preparing sketches, and producing detailed specifications
- Complete comprehensive manual handling assessments and provide clear, practical guidance for safe mobility, transfers, and positioning
- Recommend and review both standard and specialist equipment, ensuring safe use in line with legislation and policy
- Manage and prioritise a complex caseload, progressing cases efficiently through the service
- Develop and review support plans collaboratively with service users, within social care and housing legislation frameworks
- Work closely within a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care delivery
- Maintain accurate, compliant records in line with HCPC standards and organisational policies
Essential Requirements
- Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy with current HCPC registration
- Strong experience in major adaptations and complex equipment provision
- In-depth knowledge of manual handling and specialist equipment assessments
- Proven ability to carry out complex, person-centred assessments and support planning
- Sound understanding of social care legislation and housing frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritise complex caseloads independently
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Desirable:
- Experience working within an Occupational Therapy duty service
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Paid training and ongoing professional development
- Supportive and inclusive working environment
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Staff wellbeing and rewards programmes
Safeguarding
Nocturnal Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Apply
To apply, please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.