Occupational Therapist - Major Adaptations Team in Westminster, London

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Locum Occupational Therapist - Major Adaptations Team - Westminster, UK - £36ph Hourly - Ongoing Full Time

This exciting opportunity invites you to join the Major Adaptations Team in Westminster as a Locum Occupational Therapist. With an enticing rate of £36 per hour, this ongoing full-time position offers you the chance to impact residents' lives positively by enabling them to live safely and independently at home. Dive into a role that promises no two days will be the same as you tackle a variety of complex and fulfilling challenges.

Perks and benefits:

• Enjoy the flexibility and variety that comes with locum work, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while gaining a wide range of experience.
• Take advantage of full-time hours to maximize your earning potential and fully immerse yourself in the rewarding duties of the job.
• Engage in Westminster’s vibrant community, with its bustling culture, rich history, and world-famous landmarks right on your doorstep.
• Develop your career within an innovative team, supported by ongoing professional development opportunities and peer support.

What you will do:

• Manage a caseload of complex situations, dealing with clients facing multiple physical, cognitive, and environmental challenges.
• Conduct thorough home visits to evaluate functional needs and assess the necessity for adaptations or equipment.
• Carry out manual handling assessments and create safe handling plans involving hoists, slings, and transfer aids.
• Prescribe and manage major adaptations such as level access showers, stairlifts, ramps, and through-floor lifts, ensuring collaboration with housing and DFG teams.
• Provide clinical reasoning for high-cost equipment and necessary structural changes in line with legislation and best practice.
• Liaise with contractors, surveyors, and housing officers to ensure each adaptation meets client needs safely and effectively.
• Support hospital discharge planning with timely provision of essential equipment and adaptations to facilitate smooth transitions.
• Maintain detailed documentation and contribute to legal reports, safeguarding enquiries, and funding panels.
• Offer supervision and peer support to junior staff, promoting safe manual handling practices and reflective learning.
• Serve as the primary contact for service users during the adaptation process, offering guidance, advocacy, and support.
• Collaborate with partner agencies and internal teams to ensure a coordinated approach to service delivery.

You must be registered with HCPC and have a valid driving licence for this role to manage home visits effectively and efficiently.

Westminster is a fantastic place to live and work. With its blend of iconic history and buzzing nightlife, you'll never run out of things to do. From the majestic Buckingham Palace to the serene beauty of St. James's Park, there's something here for everyone. Join us and discover the endless possibilities that await in this dynamic city.

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