JustOT are looking to recruit a band 7 Senior Social Services Occupational Therapist for a locum position with our client in North East London.

The pay for this position is £40 per hour, and we are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible for an ongoing duration.

We are looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our team

To assist the Council and North East London Foundation Trust fulfil its duties and responsibilities in relation to The Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty, Safeguarding, Appropriate Housing Legislation, and all other appropriate legislation.
Fundamental to fulfilling the responsibilities of this post is the ability to respond flexibly, positively and successfully to the ever-changing pressures which an integrated Health and Social Care service will face.
This Job Description is a guide to the level and range of responsibilities the post holder will be expected to undertake initially.
It is neither exhaustive nor inclusive and may be subject to changes in order to meet legislative requirements changing circumstances and business demands of the service. OT will be working across the clusters (working across the clusters).
Case Load: Approximately 4 cases per week will be allocated. Complexity of cases: Mixture of OT complex and standard Essential requirements for the role:
* Excellent knowledge, skills and experience with assessing for and making recommendations for major adaptations and complex equipment. Including preparing sketches, reading plans and providing detailed specifications for major works.
* Excellent knowledge, skills and experience with complex moving and handling assessments.
* Experience with working in a multi professional team and undertaking complex OT, holistic person-centred assessments, support planning and reviews of people with a range of health conditions and their carers.
* Experience with working on OT duty is desirable
* Understanding of the legal social care framework and housing legislation
* Able to manage and prioritise own workload, progress cases and meet agreed deadlines and targets
* Experience and knowledge of assessing for and recommending simple and complex equipment, reviewing their effectiveness and teaching safe use of equipment to comply with relevant legislation, policy and guidelines on safe working practice.
* Ability to work autonomously, prioritise and plan own work load.


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

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 £250 referral bonus. T&C's apply.

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