Occupational Therapist – Physical Disabilities

Quid, Inc.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Liquid Personnel is recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapist to join its client’s dedicated team in Newcastle, supporting adults with physical disabilities. The role focuses on promoting independence through tailored assessments, equipment provision and environmental adaptations in home and community settings.

The successful candidate will manage a full caseload, collaborate with health and social care professionals, and supervise OT students.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with current registration.
• Experience working with adults with physical disabilities is essential.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation (Care Act, Mental Capacity Act) is required.
• Excellent communication and assessment skills are essential.
• Commitment to CPD and service improvement is expected.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive assessments, including complex cases.
• Manage a full caseload independently.
• Advise health, social care, and voluntary sector professionals to optimise outcomes.
• Recommend and instruct on safe use of equipment.
• Liaise with contractors and agencies for major adaptations.
• Advise on re-housing where adaptations are unsuitable.
• Maintain accurate records and compile reports.

Skills

CPD commitment

Legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Education

HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist

Experience with adults with physical disabilities

Job description

Occupational Therapist – Physical Disabilities

Newcastle

Liquid Personnel is recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapist to join its client’s dedicated team in Newcastle, supporting adults with physical disabilities. This is a varied and rewarding role focused on promoting independence through tailored assessments, equipment provision, and environmental adaptations. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping individuals live more safely and independently within their homes and communities.

What will your responsibilities be?

• Carry out comprehensive assessments, including complex cases
• Manage a full caseload independently
• Advise health, social care, and voluntary sector professionals
• Recommend and instruct on safe use of equipment
• Liaise with contractors and agencies for major adaptations
• Advise on re-housing where adaptations are unsuitable
• Maintain accurate records on Carefirst and compile reports
• Supervise OT students and contribute to in-house training
• Stay up to date with legislation and best practice
• Promote equality and contribute to service quality initiatives

Qualifications & Experience:

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist
• Experience working with adults with physical disabilities
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Care Act, Mental Capacity Act)
• Excellent communication and assessment skills
• Commitment to CPD and service improvement

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.