Occupational Therapist - Bon Accord Care - ABC12494

Job Description

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Location: Various locations throughout Aberdeen

Duration: Permanent, pFull Time or Part Time hours available

Job Purpose

To work as an Occupational Therapist within Aberdeen City, delivering occupational

therapy services in accordance with current legislation and Bon Accord Care’s policies,

procedures and standards/values. The post holder will be required to undertake a wide

range of occupational therapy services and in the delivery of a responsive and person led service including facilitating hospital discharges, working with people who have complex needs who may need rehabilitation, enablement including assessment for adaptations, specialist equipment and risk assessment/management to provide a high standard of person-centred care.

To promote multi-disciplinary working with other disciplines aimed at supporting service users in a range of accommodation settings, including their own homes.

Requirements

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

A Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Registered with the HCPC

PDA in supervision or willingness to work towards as role required

PVG registration

A full current UK driving licence and use of a vehicle for work purposes

Responsibilities

The post holder is expected to demonstrate:

The ability to promote dignity, respect, choice, independent living and work in an anti-discriminatory way

The ability to assess, plan and review and maintain and develop clear and accurate records including risk assessments and support plans

The ability to communicate effectively and work in partnership with service users, staff, carers, families and internal/external professionals to achieve improved outcomes for service users

An ability to work as part of a team, providing supervision, guidance and support to team members

The ability to work autonomously and be accountable, while at the same time recognising when matters need to be referred to a more senior manager

The ability to work accurately with detailed information

The ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines

A flexible and creative approach in order to manage resources effectively

The ability to effectively use a range of IT packages including the use of Microsoft Office

The ability to challenge and improve practice