Occupational Therapist within Learning Disabilities Team - Bury St Edmunds - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare agency is seeking an Occupational Therapist within the Learning Disabilities Team to deliver front-line services across Lowestoft, Ipswich, and Bury St Edmunds. This full-time, hybrid role offers competitive rates of up to £35 per hour and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community. Applicants must be HCPC registered and have a valid driving license. Join a supportive team dedicated to professional development and community service.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work model

Full-time security

Opportunity for varied experience

Supportive team environment

Competitive hourly rates

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the HCPC.
• Possess a valid driving license for travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver front-line occupational therapy services.
• Support triage and reduce duplication between health and social care.
• Assist external care providers with handling tasks.
• Complete reviews of care packages.
• Review double-handed care packages.
• Offer aid to other occupational therapy areas.
• Deliver OT assessments across the directorate.

Skills

Registered with HCPC

Valid driving license

Job description

Occupational Therapist within Learning Disabilities Team

Exciting Opportunity for an Occupational Therapist within Learning Disabilities in Lowestoft, Ipswich, and Bury St Edmunds, earning up to £35 per hour on a locum basis. This ongoing role promises full-time, hybrid working to suit your lifestyle. Embrace this opportunity not only to enhance your professional skills but also to contribute directly to the community of individuals with learning disabilities and autism.

Perks and benefits

• Unlock the flexibility of a hybrid work model, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life.
• Enjoy the security of a full-time position, ensuring stability and consistent earnings.
• Relish the opportunity to expand your experience across various locations, adding depth to your career.
• Dive into a supportive team environment that fosters collaboration and ongoing professional development.
• Finally, benefit from competitive hourly rates, positioning you at the top of your field.

What you will do

• Provide safe and timely delivery of front-line occupational therapy services within the directorate, making a tangible impact in the lives of those with learning disabilities and autism.
• Support with triage and reduce duplication between health and social care, helping to streamline processes and reduce occupational therapy waiting lists.
• Assist external care providers to ensure correct and safe moving and handling tasks, promoting best practices and safety.
• Complete reviews of care packages to ensure the best value for adult social care and optimal use of available equipment.
• Review double-handed care packages to determine necessary adjustments.
• Offer mutual aid to other occupational therapy areas as required.
• Deliver thorough OT assessments and reviews across the directorate, ensuring top-quality care and support.

Applicants must be registered with the HCPC and possess a valid driving licence, as the role involves travel across locations.

Living and working in Lowestoft, Ipswich, and Bury St Edmunds offers a unique blend of coastal charm and bustling town life, with rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes to explore. These areas provide a welcoming community, making them ideal places to live and work. Take this step to elevate your career while indulging in the vibrant surroundings of Suffolk.

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