Occupational Therapist - Lifelong Services reviewing team - County Wide
West Sussex County Council
Role
Who You Are
You are a resilient and adaptable professional who is organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment. You are committed to evidence-based practice and continuing professional development. You possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to work independently, traveling across the county as required. You are a dedicated Occupational Therapist who shares our passion for supporting our customer group, looking for opportunities in challenges, and eager to progress and develop your career within our organization.
What the Job Involves
As an Occupational Therapist in the Countywide review team, you will work with adults aged 18 and upwards with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and chronic health conditions. Your role involves completing thorough strengths-based reviews, conducting mental capacity act assessments, and completing Continuing Health Care checklists and decision support tools. You will utilize your Occupational Therapy skills to develop and implement plans of support aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes through advice, information, assistive equipment, and recommendations for home adaptations. You will work collaboratively with adults, carers, colleagues, and other partners, ensuring interventions are recorded accurately and comply with best practice. You are expected to stay up-to-date with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, maintaining CPD.
Skills
- Ability to apply a risk enablement approach and use evidence-based practice
- Ability to complete a strengths-based assessment
- Ability to develop person-centred care and support plans
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize and organize work
- Sound IT skills for effective record keeping