Occupational Therapist - Community ASC | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

This innovative post provides the opportunity to work as part of the Community Occupational Therapy team in Salford providing assessments of peoples in a variety of community settings.

You will be responsible for your own caseload and have the opportunity to work closely with the wider community MDTs, adopting an integrated approach to patient care across Salford.

You will be a motivated OT who brings clinical skills, knowledge and understanding as well as excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and commitment to the team.

We are looking for a strong approach to team working and a drive for service development.

• To triage and prioritise referrals into the service


• To carry out holistic assessments of the functional abilities of people in the community whose needs can be complex, changing, and varied across the caseload.


• To assess, plan, prioritise and provide outcome solutions including equipment, and minor and major home adaptations to a community-based client group.


• To plan, organise and manage a community caseload with supervision.


• To contribute to the service development of community-based therapy services.


• To provide professional guidance and support to Community Assessment Officers and/or students
  
  Disability Confident

About Disability Confident
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Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS Organisations in the country. Salford Care Org brings together acute provision at our Salford Royal Site with a multitude of community services across the Salford area. Our Community Services in Salford are a mix of professionals from health, social care and voluntary sectors, bringing together the benefits of a joined-up approach to health and social care.