Specialist Occupational Therapist

Job Location	Whalley
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£31,364 - £37,890 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time

Job Description

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust have an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist starting in December 2020.The post is based within our Secure and Specialist Learning Disability division at Whalley; the service provides inpatient assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for men and women with a learning disability and/or autism. Through the Occupational Therapy holistic approach and appropriate assessments, you will be able to take on the exciting challenge of supporting a small complex case load in their own dedicated environments. This post provides the therapist with an opportunity to improve individual’s quality of life, support a sensory and meaningful informed day and work with a great MDT made up of Nursing, Doctors, Social workers, Speech and Language Therapists, a Sensory Integration Practitioner and Psychology.The successful individual will need to be enthusiastic, passionate, adaptable and highly motivated, with a keen interest in learning disability and/or autism. You will be part of an established multidisciplinary team, as well as receiving support, direction and supervision from senior Occupational Therapy staff.This is an ideal career development opportunity for a qualified Occupational Therapist who holds the relevant qualification and skills and is ready for an exciting challenge.Shortlisting is planned for 5th January 2021Interviews are planned for 14th January 2021For further details / informal visits contact:Lead OT Justine Eaton or Specialist OT Sam KenworthyOT Secretary – Nicola WaltonTelephone:Email: nicola.walton@merseycare.nhs.ukFor further details / informal visits contact:NameJustine EatonJob titleLead OT

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