Occupational Therapist

Steeper Inc.; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Steeper Group in Maidstone’s Kent and Medway Prosthetic Centre is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a dedicated prosthetics rehab team. You will assess, treat and advise patients with limb absence, working autonomously within a multidisciplinary setting to maximise independence and quality of life.

The role focuses on prosthetic rehabilitation, preparation for prosthetic use, and individualized plans, with collaboration across prosthetists, physiotherapists and other

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration required.
• Experience in amputee rehabilitation or prosthetics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and undertake highly specialist, person-centred assessment of adults and children with complex presentations.
• Provide specialist upper and lower limb prosthetic rehabilitation, including assessment and training.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate individualized rehabilitation programmes based on patient goals.
• Communicate with patients, families and carers sensitively.
• Work collaboratively with Prosthetists, Physiotherapists and other professionals.
• Provide specialist advice and training to colleagues and external professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with HCPC standards.
• Contribute to service development, audits and continuous improvement.
• Support and supervise colleagues and learners.
• Maintain safeguarding, consent and patient safety.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Assessment

Rehab planning

Patient comms

Autonomy

Teamwork

Supervision

IT skills

CPD

Safeguarding

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Tools

IT tools

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and dedicated team at the Kent and Medway Prosthetic Centre in Maidstone. Working within our specialist prosthetic rehabilitation service, you will become part of an experienced multidisciplinary team providing high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation to adults and children with congenital or acquired limb absence. This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with relevant rehabilitation experience who is looking to develop or further utilise their specialist skills within prosthetics.

As an Occupational Therapist within our prosthetic rehabilitation service, you will work autonomously to provide specialist assessment, intervention and advice to patients with limb absence or limb difference, with a particular focus on prosthetic rehabilitation. You will assess functional ability, activities of daily living, environmental needs and rehabilitation potential, developing individualised rehabilitation plans based on each patient's needs and goals. You will also support patients throughout their prosthetic journey, including preparation for prosthetic use, functional training, review and advice on safe and effective use. Working closely with Prosthetists, Physiotherapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist occupational therapy input to help patients maximise their independence, function and quality of life.

Your Responsibilties

• Plan and undertake highly specialist, person-centred assessment of adults and children with complex presentations, using advanced clinical reasoning to agree meaningful goals and formulate individualised rehabilitation plans.
• Provide specialist upper and lower limb prosthetic rehabilitation, including assessment of functional requirements, preparation for prosthetic use, training, review and advice on safe use.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate individualised rehabilitation programmes based on agreed patient goals.
• Communicate sensitively and effectively with patients, families and carers, particularly where patients may be adjusting to life-changing circumstances.
• Work collaboratively with Prosthetists, Physiotherapists, medical staff and other health and social care professionals.
• Provide specialist advice, education and training to colleagues and external professionals where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and work in accordance with HCPC standards and clinical governance requirements.
• Contribute to service development, clinical audit, outcome measurement and continuous improvement.
• Support and supervise colleagues and learners, contributing to a positive learning environment.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, consent, risk management, confidentiality and patient safety.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Substantial post-registration Occupational Therapy experience.
• Relevant experience within amputee rehabilitation, limb difference and/or prosthetics.
• Experience managing a complex clinical caseload and working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong clinical reasoning, assessment and treatment-planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate sensitively with patients and families.
• Experience supervising or supporting colleagues, students or other learners.
• Good organizational and IT skills.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to the wider multidisciplinary team.

About Steeper

Steeper Group is a privately-owned business that was formed over 100 years ago. Since then we have expanded across prosthetics, orthotics and accessible technology – with a focus on creating significant turning points in individuals’ lives through exceptional clinical services and award-winning products.
We are a true leader in our market. From humble beginnings, we have grown to become one of the UK’s largest suppliers of Orthotic, Prosthetic and Accessible Technology products. Uniquely, we combine age-old craft skills with the latest innovations in manufacturing and materials.
Steeper’s vision is to create life’s turning points, together. We aim to do this with innovative prosthetic, orthotic and accessible technology products and services.