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Job description

To provide a specialist Occupational Therapy Service for older people with mental illness who have complex health, social, housing and occupational needs. To carry out effective Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention and establish a client centred programme of meaningful activity. To provide a specialist response in complex and highly complex cases, formulating and implementing intervention plans aimed at reducing the impact of mental illness on level of function and to prevent/manage further deterioration and promote recovery. To manage a caseload of complex and highly complex cases as an autonomous practitioner evidencing high problem solving and reasoning skills.

Responsibilities

• To maintain accurate client records and provide statistical returns on a timely basis.
• To make recommendations for provision of appropriate equipment and/or minor adaptations to improve independent living skills.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• BSc Degree/diploma Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with or eligible for registration with HPC.

Desirable Skills

• Training in: Standardised Occupational Therapy assessments, Specialised Seating and Dementia.
• Experience of leading a project in a relevant area.