Occupational Therapist (Grade J)
Barnet Council
1st July 2025 - 15th September 2025
£29.06 per hour
London Borough Of Barnet, 2 Bristol Avenue Colindale, London, NW9 4EW
Temporary
Occupational Therapy
Role
Who You Are
You are a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) with extensive social care experience. You possess a deep understanding of comprehensive OT assessments for adults aged 18 and above with disabilities, and demonstrate sound clinical reasoning in your practice.
What the Job Involves
The role involves conducting Care Act compliant comprehensive OT assessments, prescribing simple and complex equipment, completing risk and Manual Handling assessments, and understanding criteria for major adaptations. You will also be responsible for recommending major adaptations, including referring for a Disabled Facilities Grant when necessary.
Skills
- Extensive social care experience
- Comprehensive OT assessments for adults
- Sound clinical reasoning
- Equipment prescription (simple/complex)
- Risk and Manual Handling assessments
- Understanding of major adaptation criteria
- Referral for Disabled Facilities Grant