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Location: GlamorganPosition: Full-Time Locum
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy Team in Glamorgan. This full-time locum role involves conducting comprehensive assessments for complex equipment and adaptations in clients' homes, with a strong emphasis on manual handling assessments. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that care packages are tailored to meet individual needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct detailed assessments of clients' needs in their home environments, focusing on complex equipment and adaptations.
- Perform manual handling assessments and develop clear, actionable plans for care staff to follow.
- Collaborate with clients, families, and other professionals to ensure person-centered care approaches are implemented.
- Evaluate and determine the appropriate level of care required (single or double handed) based on individual circumstances and needs.
- Provide recommendations for equipment and adaptations to enhance clients' independence and quality of life.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, plans, and outcomes in line with service standards.
- Participate in team meetings and case reviews, contributing to service development and improvement initiatives.
- Stay updated with best practices and legislation relevant to occupational therapy and manual handling.
Qualifications:
- Recognized degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Significant experience in completing assessments for complex equipment and manual handling.
- Strong understanding of person-centered care principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- Proven ability to manage a diverse caseload and work independently.
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