Occupational Therapist- Hybrid

The role of an Occupational Therapist within Occupational Health is to carry out objective capability assessments to assist management with resolving complex cases that have often had multiple input in the past, where an employee's injury, condition or disability has affected their performance in work. Employees may present with physical, cognitive, mental health, learning difficulties or neurodiverse condition and often present with a combination or multiple conditions that need to be considered. Once assigned a new client, you will carry out a telephone assessment to understand the employee's clinical history, presenting issues and their working environment, and where required, carry out a face-to-face assessment either in a clinic, or in their workplace to assess functional capability. You will then write an evidenced based report, which is sent to both the employee and employer to advise on recommendations and adjustments that could be made within their working environment that would facilitate their return to work, or for them to remain in work. The role does not require you to conduct multiple assessments over a period of time or complete follow ups as this is an advisory role, requiring you to complete an in-depth assessment followed by a report.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

To use clinical expertise to advise on functional capacity, job demands, ergonomics and rehabilitation programmes for employees with complex health problems or disabilities, assisting them to remain at or return to work. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own workload. To provide expert advice/consultancy on OT issues/products within the organisation and to customers e.g., organisational level ergonomic consultancy and training. To contribute to the development of Optima's Occupational Therapy Service both within the region and nationally. Employees with complex health problems or disabilities in a variety of work settings and across contracts including blue collar, white collar, and Government organisations. Organisational level ergonomic consultancy and training for current and new Optima contracts. Product development and training of other health professionals within Optima.

Experience, Skills, And Knowledge Required For The Role

Minimum of 2 years Occupational Therapist experience Full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist. Eligible for membership of British Association of Occupational Therapists. BSc in Occupational Therapy or higher Professional knowledge acquired through degree, functional capacity evaluation, workplace ergonomics, objective / standardised evaluation. A knowledge of clinical governance and risk management. Strong organisational and planning ability with proven track record of being able to manage workload. Willingness to travel to different work locations within a defined regional area within your working day. (up to 2 hours)

What Can We Offer You?

Competitive salary 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Buy and sell holiday scheme Pension scheme Health Cash Plan Career progression opportunities Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme Eye care test vouchers Flu vaccination scheme Employee discount scheme Life assurance Professional registrations fees paid Clinical Training Academy Save as you earn scheme Yulife

Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation.

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Documents

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