Occupational Therapist (12 month fixed term contract)

Location: Millbrook Service Centre, Berkshire Millbrook Healthcare is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to be based at the Millbrook Service Centre in Berkshire to provide maternity cover for a 12 month fixed term period, with the potential to go permanent after 12 months. This role will involve being a clinical specialist within the Community Equipment Service. You will work with the Contract Manager, Operations Manager and Strategic Clinical Lead to establish an equipment review project and carry out reviews of service users who have high value community equipment for longer than the specified time, with an aim of recalling and recycling the equipment which is no longer needed. Key Responsibilities Work closely with prescribers to promote effective partnership workingWork in partnership and close liaison with Adult Social Care, therapy and community nursing staff in Berkshire, the community equipment service and other agencies as necessaryWork in partnership with retailers, pharmacists and third sector organisations as necessaryMake referrals and recommendations to other services as required – e.g. referral for physiotherapy or community nursing inputAttend or lead meetings as and when requiredBe fully conversant and compliant with your professional code of conduct and the requirement of continuous professional developmentAccountable for own professional development and actions in line with professional registration requirements, national and local guidelinesMaintain a professional portfolio demonstrating clinical and professional developmentMaintain health, safety and security within areas of direct responsibility About You BSc (Hons) Degree in Occupational Therapy / Diploma equivalentRegistration with HCPCRelevant experience of working within Health or Social CareExperience of working with adults and older people with complex needsSpecialist knowledge of equipment and specialsExperience of managing a caseloadExperience of Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention including moving and handling assessmentsExperience of working with a range of partner organisations, particularly domiciliary care agencies Millbrook Healthcare Group are an inclusive and caring employer who understand that not everyone’s job needs are the same. Therefore we are open to supporting flexible working requests such as part time working, job shares and flexible hours wherever possible, to support our colleagues life style differences. So please feel free to let us know of any specific requirements you may have and these can then be discussed in more detail if you are successful in your application. Our ambition at Millbrook Healthcare is to become the leading provider in the assisted living sector whilst ensuring our core company values ‘CARES’ remain unchanged. We are always looking to recruit hard working and talented individuals to become a part of our ongoing growth and success. You’ll enjoy all the support and encouragement you need to reach your own potential and develop a rewarding career along the way. Care and respect for our colleagues and service users Accountable and proud Ready to learn and grow Enhance our service users’ lives Socially responsible, ethical and transparent This role is working in a regulated activity and may be subject to a standard DBS disclosure and Social Media Screening. No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.