Specialist Occupational Therapist

Randstad has an opportunity available for a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the team in the Newry area.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled clinician to deliver high-standard specialist palliative care in an inpatient setting. In this temporary fixed-term role, your contribution will be vital in maximising independence, managing complex symptoms and improving the quality of life for patients with malignant and non-malignant conditions (MND, COPD, etc). To learn more about our client and this rewarding opportunity, please get in touch with Randstad today.

Benefits

• Competitive salary at £20 per hour
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a supportive multi-disciplinary team
• Dedicated clinical supervision and opportunities for continuous professional development
• Rewarding working environment focused on holistic, patient-centred care
• Randstad uncapped refer a friend bonuses
• Access to Randstad Employee Assistance Programme

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)
• Full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists or proof of equivalent professional liability insurance
• Proven expertise in postural management, specialised seating assessment and adaptive equipment prescription
• Minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience, including palliative care in an acute or community setting
• Excellent verbal, written communication and prioritisation skills
• Valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes

Randstad is acting as an employment business in relation to this position. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced AccessNI check prior to commencement and maintain active HCPC registration throughout the placement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, establish and deliver specialist occupational therapy interventions tailored to individual patient needs
• Assess physical, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of daily living to maintain and promote patient independence
• Implement symptom management interventions for fatigue, anxiety and dyspnoea on an individual or group basis
• Take a key role in discharge planning, environmental assessments and liaison with multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies
• Prescribe, supply and arrange installation of specialised equipment and seating systems safely
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date treatment records and clinical statistics in compliance with RQIA and data protection standards
• Actively contribute to clinical governance, audits and continuous service development projects

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

experience

Band 6

skills

dysphagia (swallowing)

qualifications

BSc (Hons) occupational therapy