Occupational Therapist

THE DISABILITIES TRUST; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hyflex scheduling

Job summary

Tripod Partners, recruiting on behalf of The Disabilities Trust t/a Brainkind, seeks an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist for ongoing locum work at Stagenhoe Park, Hertfordshire. Role focuses on high-quality, person-centred OT support within a specialist service and allows autonomous shift management while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

You will assess, plan and implement interventions, maintain records, and contribute to safe service delivery.

Qualifications

• Relevant Occupational Therapy qualification required.
• Current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist is mandatory.
• Previous senior-level OT experience is preferred.
• Strong assessment, intervention and clinical reasoning skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working abilities are expected.
• Ability to work independently and manage shifts effectively.
• Commitment to delivering person-centred care and achieving outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality occupational therapy assessment and interventions to support individuals’ functional needs.
• Develop person-centred intervention plans based on assessments.
• Support individuals to maximise independence, wellbeing and quality of life.
• Collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team and other professionals involved in care.
• Apply clinical reasoning to identify appropriate occupational therapy interventions and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold professional standards.
• Contribute to a safe, effective and person-centred service on an ongoing locum basis.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Assessment skills

Independent working

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Tripod Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to work on an ongoing locum basis with The Disabilities Trust t/a Brainkind - Stagenhoe Park in Hertfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy support within a specialist service. The role is offered on an individual-shift basis and would suit an experienced practitioner looking for flexible ongoing locum work.

• Provide high-quality occupational therapy assessment and intervention to support individuals with their functional needs.


• Complete appropriate assessments and develop person-centred intervention plans.


• Support individuals to maximise their independence, wellbeing and quality of life.


• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team and other professionals involved in individuals' care.


• Use strong clinical reasoning to identify appropriate occupational therapy interventions and recommendations.


• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure professional standards are met.


• Contribute positively to the delivery of a safe, effective and person-centred service. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Occupational Therapist who can work confidently within a specialist care environment. You will have strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills, excellent communication abilities and a person-centred approach to occupational therapy. You should be able to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team and be confident managing individual shifts as part of an ongoing locum assignment.

Requirements

• Relevant Occupational Therapy qualification.


• Current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.


• Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist, ideally at a senior level.


• Strong assessment, intervention and clinical reasoning skills.


• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working skills.


• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities effectively during individual shifts.


• Commitment to delivering person-centred care and supporting individual outcomes.