Occupational Therapist - Moving & Handling Team in Hackney, London

Occupational Therapist – Moving & Handling Team

Specialism: Occupational Therapy – Moving & Handling
Location: Hackney, London, UK
Pay rate: Up to £34.34 per hour
Salary type: Hourly
Contract: Ongoing
Working pattern: Full Time

Role overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join the Moving & Handling Team in Hackney. This ongoing full-time locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of up to £34.34 per hour.

As a key member of the team, you will focus on promoting safe, effective, and innovative moving and handling practices across the community. You will play a crucial role in supporting service users to maximise independence while ensuring safety and compliance with best practice standards.

Perks and benefits

• Full-Time Stability: Secure consistent hours while making a meaningful impact.

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn up to £34.34 per hour.

• Professional Development: Access opportunities to enhance your specialist moving and handling expertise.

• Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals across services.

• Supportive Team Environment: Work within a team that values innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.

What you will do

• Identify and implement opportunities for safe and effective single-handed care solutions tailored to individual service users.

• Assess moving and handling needs and recommend appropriate assistive equipment, including hoists, slide sheets, and transfer aids.

• Deliver training to staff on safe moving and handling techniques and single-handed care approaches.

• Monitor outcomes to ensure quality, safety, and service user satisfaction, adjusting plans where necessary.

• Contribute to risk assessments and ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support safe discharge planning and community care.

About you

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.

• Experience within moving and handling, manual handling assessment, or community occupational therapy.

• Strong understanding of risk assessment and single-handed care principles.

• Confident delivering training to staff and promoting best practice.

• Full UK driving licence, enabling travel across Hackney to deliver services.

Why Hackney?

Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs, offering a unique blend of culture, creativity, and green spaces. From its bustling markets and independent cafés to its parks and canals, Hackney provides an inspiring place to live and work. With excellent transport links and a strong community spirit, it’s an ideal setting for professionals looking to thrive both personally and professionally.

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