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We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therpaist to work Saturday, Sunday and Monday each week and to carry out the folowing duties:
We are also looking for someone who is experienced in undertaking manual handling assessments in peoples home on an urgent basis, as we can have a 2 hour response time. The right candidate will need to be adept at utilising their own initiative, has a creative approach to problem solving and thrives in an integrated team that is fast paced. JET is a multi- professional team consisting of expert practitioners in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapists, General Practitioners and Social Workers, as well as an extensive supporting staff team. The team provide medical and nursing interventions, manual handling and mobility assessments, urgent social care packages and safeguarding responses for people over the age 18 years, who are registered with a Local Authority GP and live within the local authority. These referrals are received via our Virtual Ward, 111, GP’s, D2A’s and LAS as well as urgent referrals from the Front Door Service in the Local Authority called the Contact and Assessment Team. JET is dynamic and as such provides a robust service to these crisis referrals, 7 days per week, from 8am to 8:30am. A significant aim of the Team is to ensure that people are supported within their own homes, avoiding the need to go to Hospital.To apply for this role you must have:
Be eligible to work within the UKWe offer:An excellent referral scheme for each successfully placed referralCertified complimentary training24 hour one on one specialist social work consultant based within your geographical areaEmployee Benefits ProgrammeOur own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment - we offer twice weekly payroll too!
For more information or details of other roles, please contact Simone at Social Care Locums or visit our website to upload your CV.
