Job Description

Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Physical Disability and Older People Occupational Therapist to take on a new locum role.
Location: Reading
Contract Type: Locum ongoing contract
Pay Rate: xc2xa338 per hour (assignment rate)
Benefits of working with us:

• Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you.
• Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs.
• Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious Occupational Therapist roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally.
• Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game.
• Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer an Occupational Therapist and receive a generous xc2xa3250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many Occupational Therapists you can refer.
• Professional Development: Working as a locum Occupational Therapist provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge.

Main duties of the Occupational Therapist:

• Work closely with other adult social care teams
• Manage a caseload of individuals requiring functional assessments and identify necessary inteventions which may include manual handling, equiptment and adaption, to make a real difference to our service users
• Complete mental capacity and risk assessments to ensure needs, wishes and best interest are identified
• Home visits

Requirements of the Occupational Therapist:

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• Recent UK experience working as an Occupational Therapist
• Recent NHS experience
• Registered with the HCPC
• Be available for home visits and be able to base yourself in Reading at least 2 days a week
• Car driver - pr