Occupational Therapist - Band 6 - Immediate start

VANRATH; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanrath are delighted to partner with HSCNI to recruit an Occupational Therapist to join their community team in Belfast. The role focuses on providing specialist OT input for adults with spinal injuries in a rehabilitation setting, emphasising client-centred assessment and interventions.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team with opportunities for line management of junior staff and involvement in service development.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy Degree (UK recognised).
• HCPC Registered.
• Member of RCOT or Unison.
• Minimum 2 years OT experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute specialist Occupational Therapy skills and knowledge to the Service, fulfilling professional duties and organisational statutory responsibilities.
• Provide Specialist Occupational Therapy assessment of service users with a learning disability, who present with a broad range of clinical needs. Manage, organise and prioritise a complex caseload and workload in accordance with policies and procedures; deliver evidence-based practice and client-centred interventions.
• Line management responsibilities for junior staff and contribute to the day-to-day management, co-ordination and provision of the Occupational Therapy Service.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner within a multi-disciplinary team, participate in interagency work and in planning, implementation and review of service improvements.

Education

Occupational Therapy Degree (UK recognised)

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Belfast - Spinal Cord Injuries Rehab

Vanrath are delighted to be partnering with HSCNI to recruit on their behalf an Occupational Therapist to join their community team.

Main responsibilities will include:

• The post holder will contribute specialist Occupational Therapy skills and knowledge to the Service, fulfilling professional duties and organisational statutory responsibilities.

• The post holder will provide Specialist Occupational Therapy assessment of service users with a learning disability, who present with a broad range of clinical needs. They will be responsible for managing, organising and prioritising a complex caseload and workload in accordance with agreed policies and procedures. The post-holder will deliver evidence-based practice, monitoring and reviewing as appropriate, using a client-centred approach to assess, plan, implement and evaluate Occupational Therapy interventions.

• He/she will have line management responsibilities for junior staff, and will contribute to the day-to-day management, co-ordination and provision of the Occupational Therapy Service.

• The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner within a multi-disciplinary team, will be involved in interagency working and will participate in the planning, implementation and review of service improvements.

Essential Criteria:

• Occupational Therapy Degree (UK recognised)
• HCPC Registered
• Member of RCOT or Unison
• Mnimum previous 2 years OT experience

Why choose Vanrath:

• We are on the HSCNI framework which means we have exposure to multiple job opportunities within HSCI (Acute, Community, Physical or Mental Health).
• Specialist Consultant who can negotiate on your behalf and who works very closely with HSCNI hiring managers.

Salary:

The salary on this role is in line with the HSCNI Band 6 pay scale. (+pension & enhanced annual leave).