Occupational Therapist, Cheshire

We have a new opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to work with the Local Authority based in Wilmslow. The role is initially temporary until March 2019 but could turn into a longer term position. You'll work as part of an Occupational Therapy Team (including Children's OT work) alongside a supportive and friendly team of professionals. This role is full time working standard Monday to Friday hours with an excellent pay rate of up to GBP25 per hour on offer.
As an Occupational Therapist, your role will involve:
* Assessing the needs of ill and disabled Service Users to assist with equipment and adaptions in relation to their diagnosis or prognosis
* Assisting with Occupational Therapy Assessments including Moving and Handling, Blue Badge Work, bathing assessments
* Provide assessments for Service Users returning from hospital or nursing homes and provide equipment to facilitate discharge
* If needed, obtain funding from other agencies such as charities, NHS and other Social Services Teams
* Liaise with other agencies such as Housing, NHS, voluntary organizations, to ensure information dissemination is maximised.
* Negotiate with Service Users and agencies about the most appropriate way to provide adaptations having regard to budgetary needs.
* Check that completed adaptations meet the assessed need and if appropriate provide equipment to enable best use of the adaptations.
* Keep abreast of specialist knowledge related to moving and handling techniques and other developments within the Occupational Therapy field
To be suitable for this role, you must be a Qualified Occupational Therapist with at least 12 months experience in the field. We require someone with knowledge and experience of DFGs.
Please apply ASAP if you'd be interested, or contact a member of the team on (Apply online only) to discuss in more detail