Occupational Therapist inWest Malling /Tunbridge Wells inWest Malling /Tunbridge Wells PUBLISHED
FRI 3 JAN 2025
Candidates should possess strong communication and teamwork skills, as well as a commitment to multi-disciplinary best practices and service improvement. The role offers opportunities for professional development through supervision and continued education. This is a unique chance to contribute meaningfully to the lives of others while working in a supportive and established environment. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as vacancies may close early due to high demand.
We are seeking an enthusiastic band 5 occupational therapist to join our specialist multi-disciplinary teambased in West Kent.Come and join our community-based team who work closely alongside local authority and specialist mentalhealth services to support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.This is an excellent opportunity to work in an extremely rewarding specialist area where you will use your OTskills to manage a clinical caseload within a well-established and friendly team.We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition, so we provide flexible and holistic care in arange of community settings.
The occupational therapy team provides specialist support to enable people to live their lives fully in thecommunity.You will be expected to:oManage a clinical caseload providing assessment and interventions for people with a learning disability. Youwill work towards maximising a person's quality of life by providing clinical expertise, behavioural and/orengagement support.oMeasure progress and ensure effective outcomes for the individualo Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well as part of a team. Youwill be required to work closely with all stakeholders and promote effective collaborate working with all thoseinvolved in the person's life.oContribute to the development of multi-disciplinary best practice, service development and qualityimprovement. The post holder will be encouraged to access regular supervision, annual appraisal andidentified CPD opportunities as required/available
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