Occupational Therapist: Equipment & Adaptations – Flexible Locum

Sanctuary Personnel; Sheffield; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 51 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible locum work

Varied roles

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Résumé du poste

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd in Sheffield is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Equipment & Adaptations Team on a full-time basis as a locum. You will assess, install, and demonstrate equipment, visit homes, and make recommendations to improve accessibility for adults and children.

You will hold HCPC registration, have community/authority OT experience, and travel across the city. This role offers flexible locum opportunities with varied settings and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• BSc Occupational Therapy or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Experience in community or Local Authority Occupational Therapy
• Expertise in assessing adults and children with physical and sensory disabilities
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and various disabilities
• Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team and demonstrate equipment in homes
• Access to a motor vehicle required, as travel across the city is necessary
• Experience within an Equipment and Adaptations Service
• Familiarity with working jointly with Housing services
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy students
• Knowledge in welfare rights and project/service development

Responsabilités

• Accept referrals and undertake home visits to provide tailored support
• Complete specialized Occupational Therapy assessments for both disabled adults and children
• Assess and recommend appropriate equipment, adaptations, and transfer techniques
• Conduct risk assessments to define suitable interventions
• Deliver, install, and demonstrate the use of specialist equipment to service users
• Recommend both minor and major adaptations to enhance home accessibility
• Liaise with Housing Technical Officers and contractors regarding adaptations
• Conduct property suitability checks for individuals with disabilities
• Participate in the duty rota, offering advice and support planning
• Carry out joint visits with health and social care professionals
• Provide advice, counselling, and support to service users and their carers
• Maintain precise records of assessments, equipment, and adaptations
• Contribute to service improvement & participate in housing initiatives

Connaissances

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Vehicle access

Formation

BSc Occupational Therapy

Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Description du poste

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd in Sheffield is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Equipment & Adaptations Team on a full-time basis as a locum. You will assess, install, and demonstrate equipment, visit homes, and make recommendations to improve accessibility for adults and children.

You will hold HCPC registration, have community/authority OT experience, and travel across the city. This role offers flexible locum opportunities with varied settings and multidisciplinary collaboration.