Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Maternity Cover

Salary: £38,500 (pro-rata)

Hours per week: 16-24

Our client, a specialist service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, is looking for an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their team for maternity cover from January to October 2025. This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a specialist service and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored, outcome-based care.

What we're looking for:

• Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy and a valid HCPC registration
• Experience: Previous experience as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist or above within the UK,
• Assessment and Planning Skills: Strong abilities in assessment, planning, and risk management, with a focus on personalised, outcome-based care.
• Team Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Empowerment and Training: Passion for empowering staff through training and knowledge-sharing to improve overall care quality.

Why Join?

• Comprehensive Training and Induction: Thorough onboarding and professional development support to help you succeed.
• Company Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our company pension plan.
• Onsite Parking and Meals Provided: Convenient onsite parking and meals provided during shifts.

Your day-to-day:

• Clinical Care and Caseload Management: Provide direct clinical care through comprehensive OT assessments, treatment, and management for a caseload of residents, ensuring individual needs are met.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with an MDT, including Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, and the Activity Coordinator, to create integrated care pathways that support residents' progress and well-being.
• Treatment Planning and Implementation: Assess, implement, and develop individualized OT treatment programs based on diagnosis, assessments, and associated risks, building effective treatment and support plans for each resident.
• Empowering Staff Through Training: Deliver training to the wider care team to enhance care quality and ensure consistent, effective support for residents.
• Professional Supervision and Support: Receive a thorough induction and ongoing support, meeting regularly with the Head Occupational Therapist and other OT colleagues for guidance and supervision.

Reference: WILL84527/DB

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