BAND 7 Occupational Therapist

Everest Limited; Kettering; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a highly skilled BAND 7 Occupational Therapist for a temporary position in Kettering. This role focuses on performing specialized assessments and implementing safe interventions to enhance client independence. Candidates must be qualified Occupational Therapists with expertise in specialized disciplines such as community therapy and dementia management. The position offers 37 hours per week and requires strong leadership in occupational therapy services.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified occupational therapist with expertise in specialized OT disciplines.
• Experience in developing/managing community-based therapy services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct highly skilled and specialised occupational therapy assessments.
• Implement safe interventions promoting independence and minimising risk.
• Specialise in one or more OT disciplines like community, dementia, or manual handling.
• Assist with managing Community Occupational Therapy services.
• Ensure professional standards are consistently met.

Skills

Specialized occupational therapy assessments

Safe intervention implementation

Community therapy

Dementia management

Reablement techniques

Manual handling expertise

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist

Job description

Seeking a highly skilled BAND 7 Occupational Therapist for a temporary Sickness Cover position. This role involves performing specialized OT assessments and implementing safe interventions to promote independence, reduce hospitalizations, and prevent residential care. The position requires 37 hours per week (09:00-17:30).

Responsibilities

• Conduct highly skilled and specialised occupational therapy assessments.
• Implement safe interventions promoting independence and minimising risk.
• Specialise and lead in one or more OT disciplines (e.g., community, dementia, reablement, manual handling).
• Assist with the management and development of Community Occupational Therapy services.
• Ensure professional standards are consistently met.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist.
• Expertise in specialised OT disciplines (as listed above).
• Experience in community-based therapy services development/management is desirable.

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