Acute Occupational Therapist

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Salary:

£22 – £26 per hour

Type:

Contract

Start Date: 

ASAP

Contract Period: 

Ongoing

Main Industry:

Search Health, Nursing & Social Services Jobs

Advertiser:

Just OT

Job ID:

131433619

Posted On: 

19 December 2024

JustOT are looking to recruit a band 6 Acute Occupational Therapist for a locum position with our client in London.

The pay for this position is GBP22 – GBP26 per hour, and we are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible for an ongoing duration.

Successful candidates must hold a degree in occupational therapy and be HCPC registered.

Job Description:
* To be responsible for organising and prioritising own delegated workload.
* To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them, particularly administration of medicine and moving and handling.
* To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes.
* To ensure effective risk management at team level by accident/incident reporting, assessing and controlling risk and ensuring residual risks are added to the Trust register. * To plan and organise own delegated work.
* To identify and report any changes in patient care needs or changes in physical or
* emotional well-being to the MDT leads.
x25CF; To maintain accurate records-record new problems as they are identified and report all actions taken to the MDT.
* To act as the patient’s advocate and, by providing information and support, facilitate the patient’s own choices with regard to personal care, promoting independence and selfcare as appropriate.
* To be skilled in communication, establishing and maintaining good relationship with patients, carers, members of the MDT.
* To maintain, update and develop personal, professional knowledge and skills achieving high standards of patient care at all times.
* To undertake specific nursing and therapy tasks following completion of theoretical training acquisition of competency.
* To maintain confidentiality in all dealings with patients and their records.
* To offer support and to teach patients, relatives and other carer’s appropriate skills, imparting knowledge to promote positive health.
* To have knowledge of and be able to effectively use available resources.
* To participate in the support of student nurses and new staff in the locality.
* To undertake training, this will lead to new skills being developed, in order to develop Services
* Reflect on practice regularly and plan personal development in order to achieve growth development.
* Access supervision from the qualified team members to enhance own practice.
* To partake in internal rotations as per service requirements. Experience as a rehabiltiation assistant in a rehab setting.

When you work with JustOT, you will have access to a range of benefits that will support you in your role. Our dedicated one-to-one service ensures that you have the support you need to thrive in your role. Our fast-track registration process allows you to start your new role as soon as possible. The excellent rates of pay, and assistance with travel and accommodation are designed to make your transition as smooth as possible. We also offer weekly pay that is always on time, and access to exclusive NHS and private sector jobs. There is no registration fee, and you will have access to free online training and nationwide occupational therapy job opportunities.

If you are not available for this position, we encourage you to refer a friend and take advantage of our GBP250 referral bonus. T&C’s apply.

If you’re interested in working as a locum with JustOT, apply now!

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