We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team to  ensure the provision of effective, efficient personal care services according to agreed performance standards.

Specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention for disabled children and adults in accordance with the Council’s assessment and care management arrangements and prioritising need in the context of Putting People First.

To accept referrals and make visits to service users in their own homes and elsewhere.

To carry out a full assessment of the needs of disabled people and their carers, including equipment and adaptations needs, transfer techniques and social needs incorporating full consideration of the risks involved.

To provide information and explanation of the Council criteria and service-users right of appeal through the Complaints Procedure.

To obtain, deliver and demonstrate safe use of equipment to service users and carers following assessment. Making best use of resources to ensure equipment is installed within agreed timescales

To recommend adaptations and ensure that the installation meets the needs of the service-user.

To maintain a record of all action taken including visits, equipment issued and adaptations recommended.

To liaise with the Housing Technical Officers and contractor representatives visiting jointly where required.

To co-operate, liaise and refer to other services where appropriate in Communities, Housing Department, Health Service and the Independent sector.

To carry out joint visits with other personnel from Health and Community services where necessary.

To liaise with the Housing Directorate’s Medical Rehousing team and carry out checks on the suitability of property for disabled people.

To offer advice, counseling and support to service-users and their carers including advice on welfare rights.

To participate in a duty Rota; giving advice to inform health and social care assessments and support planning. Making best use of telephone assessment where ever possible.

To provide information and advice on the availability of other services after initial assessment of intervention.

To participate in joint training with the Health service staff on any equipment and adaptations issues where necessary.

To undertake validated training to supervise occupational therapy students.

To undertake validated training to be an NVQ assessor or equivalent as required. Carrying out this function as required.

To contribute to projects, which facilitate developments and improvements in the Equipment and Adaptations service as directed by Head and Senior Occupational Therapists.

To contribute to project management work to facilitate and promote positive outcomes from Housing Initiatives.

To adhere to the Code of Practice of the Health Professions Council, maintain annual registration and ensure continuing professional development.

All duties and responsibilities should be carried out in accordance with the City Council Policies and Procedures including Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety

To ensure the provision of effective, efficient personal care services according to agreed performance standards.