Occupational Therapist - Home Based with travel

Optima Health; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider is seeking an Occupational Therapist based in Scotland to join their team. This role requires conducting assessments in various settings and advising on workplace rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience and a degree in Occupational Therapy. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for career progression, highlighting the importance of supporting the well-being of employees across multiple organizations.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Flu vaccination scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Eligible for membership of British Association of Occupational Therapists.

Responsibilities

• Advise on functional capacity and rehabilitation programmes.
• Accountable for all aspects of own workload.
• Contribute to the development of the Occupational Therapy Service.

Skills

Occupational Therapist experience

Organisational skills

Knowledge of clinical governance

Functional capacity evaluation

Workplace ergonomics

Standardised evaluation

Education

BSc in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Home Based/Covering clinics in Scotland

Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum + mileage

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time or Part Time (22.5 - 37.5 hours per week). between Monday - Friday 9am 5pm/0830am-1630pm/8am-4pm)

Right to live & work within the UK is required for this role.

About Us

Optima Health are the UK market leader of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. Our heritage can be traced back to 1947 where we were pioneers in the provision of Occupational Health and have led the way ever since, bringing new and innovative solutions to employers across the UK. We can offer unrivalled clinical expertise and industry leading tailored solutions to our clients. We work with over two thousand businesses, in various industries, and our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in our client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people.

Role Summary

Due to significant business growth, we are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is based in Scotland to join our nationwide team, to work within a specific geographical area to work on a hybrid basis. This is an autonomous role, requiring you to conduct assessments in a clinic or workplace setting to advise on return to work. Travelling will be within your working hours, with the expectation of travelling to one location per day. When you are not travelling, you will be home based, completing admin tasks, telephone assessments and report writing. Whilst this role is travel based, you will work remotely twice a week on average (this may vary dependent on working hours and caseload).

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To use clinical expertise to advise on functional capacity, job demands, ergonomics and rehabilitation programmes for employees with complex health problems or disabilities, assisting them to remain at or return to work.
• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own workload.
• To contribute to the development of Optima's Occupational Therapy Service both within the region and nationally.
• Employees with complex health problems or disabilities in a variety of work settings and across contracts including blue collar, white collar, and Government organisations.
• Organisational level ergonomic consultancy and training for current and new Optima contracts.

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Required for the Role

• Minimum of 2 years Occupational Therapist experience
• Full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist.
• Eligible for membership of British Association of Occupational Therapists.
• BSc in Occupational Therapy or higher
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree, functional capacity evaluation, workplace ergonomics, objective / standardised evaluation.
• A knowledge of clinical governance and risk management.
• Strong organisational and planning ability with proven track record of being able to manage workload.
• Willingness to travel to different work locations within a defined regional area within your working day. (up to 2 hours)

What Can We Offer You?

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care test vouchers
• Flu vaccination scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Life assurance
• Professional registrations fees paid
• Clinical Training Academy

Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation.