Junior Occupational Therapist

We are looking for a knowledgeable, motivated Junior Occupational Therapist who has a passion for patient care, a willingness to develop their skills, and a drive to provide the best possible treatment for their patients.

The Trust uses only the Direct Engagement Method of Payment.

Duties:

• Deliver therapeutic assessments and treatments to assigned clients within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Actively participate in planning, executing, and evaluating interventions for patients referred to the Brent Rapid Response Service under the guidance of an experienced senior therapist.
• As a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, contribute to reducing hospital admissions and ensuring optimal home-based care for patients.
• Work across diverse settings, including care homes, residential units, and patient homes, focusing on developing foundational skills and expertise in Occupational Therapy. This is an opportunity to create meaningful change and thrive in a supportive, innovative, and rewarding environment.
• Assist the Senior Occupational Therapist in supervising and providing planned advice, teaching, support, and instruction to therapy assistants, key workers, relatives, and carers. Promote understanding of the aims of therapy intervention and ensure a coordinated approach to patient care.
• Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals on joint assessments, setting patient goals, and treatment programs using a patient-centred approach.
• Independently undertake comprehensive assessment plans and formulate individual management or treatment programs, incorporating analytical, investigative, organisational, and time management skills, as well as a range of physical and cognitive assessment skills.

Skills:

• Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical settings.
• Evidence of up-to-date Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Experience working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).
• Use of functional and cognitive assessments.
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for the profession.
• Basic knowledge of health legislation, current practice, risk assessment, and management.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage time/caseload effectively.
• Understanding of team dynamics and good interpersonal skills.

To apply for this role, please reply with your updated CV and job reference number: BS/10450/OT1.