Job Title:
Occupational Therapist Location:
Home Based/Covering clinics across East Midlands Salary:
Up to £44,000 per annum + mileage Contract Type:
Permanent Hours:
Full time or Part time. 7.5 hours per day between 8am-6pm Monday to Friday.
Right to live & work within the UK is required for this role.
About Us: The new Optima Health is the UK market leader in the provision of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. Formed by the combination of three leading businesses (Optima Health, TP Health and Healthwork), the new Optima Health is more than the consolidation of the individual legacy businesses, our combined and complementary capability means we can offer unrivalled clinical expertise and industry leading tailored solutions to our clients. Our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in our client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people. Optima Health not only provide an excellent package, but we also offer a structured induction and training programme in your first few weeks, with touchpoints all the way through and support from your Line Manager. One of our core values is One Team and growing and developing together is our key commitment. We offer tailored career development and opportunities for further training and qualifications, to support you in your career journey.
Role Summary:
Due to significant business growth we are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our nationwide team, covering clinics across the East Midlands. Travel will be across the county and locations will depend on client demand. You will only be expected to travel to one location per day and travel time will be within your working hours. The post holder will be providing aclinical opinion on functional capacity, job demands, and rehabilitation programmes for individual employees with complex health problems or disabilities. Whilst this role is travel based, you will work remotely twice a week on average (this may vary dependent on working hours and caseload)
Main Duties and Responsibilities: To use clinical expertise to advise on functional capacity, job demands, ergonomics and rehabilitation programmes for employees with complex health problems or disabilities, assisting them to remain at or return to work. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own workload. To provide expert advice/consultancy on OT issues/products within the organisation and to customers e.g., organisational level ergonomic consultancy and training. To contribute to the development of Optima's Occupational Therapy Service both within the region and nationally. Employees with complex health problems or disabilities in a variety of work settings and across contracts including blue collar, white collar, and Government organisations. Organisational level ergonomic consultancy and training for current and new Optima contracts. Product development and training of other health professionals within Optima.
Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Required for the Role: Minimum of 2 years Occupational Therapist experience Full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist. Eligible for membership of British Association of Occupational Therapists. BSc in Occupational Therapy or higher Professional knowledge acquired through degree, functional capacity evaluation, workplace ergonomics, objective / standardised evaluation. A knowledge of clinical governance and risk management. Knowledge of employment law and the Industrial Tribunal process. Strong organisational and planning ability with proven track record of being able to manage workload. Willingness to travel to different work locations within a defined regional area. (up to 2 hours)
What Can We Offer You? Competitive salary 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Buy and sell holiday scheme Pension scheme Health Cash Plan Career progression opportunities Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme Eye care test vouchers Flu vaccination scheme Employee discount scheme Life assurance Professional registrations fees paid Clinical Training Academy
Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation. All salaries are displayed as FTE (full time equivalent) INDOP2
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Occupational Therapist Location:
Home Based/Covering clinics across East Midlands Salary:
Up to £44,000 per annum + mileage Contract Type:
Permanent Hours:
Full time or Part time. 7.5 hours per day between 8am-6pm Monday to Friday.
Right to live & work within the UK is required for this role.
About Us: The new Optima Health is the UK market leader in the provision of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. Formed by the combination of three leading businesses (Optima Health, TP Health and Healthwork), the new Optima Health is more than the consolidation of the individual legacy businesses, our combined and complementary capability means we can offer unrivalled clinical expertise and industry leading tailored solutions to our clients. Our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in our client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people. Optima Health not only provide an excellent package, but we also offer a structured induction and training programme in your first few weeks, with touchpoints all the way through and support from your Line Manager. One of our core values is One Team and growing and developing together is our key commitment. We offer tailored career development and opportunities for further training and qualifications, to support you in your career journey.
Role Summary:
Due to significant business growth we are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our nationwide team, covering clinics across the East Midlands. Travel will be across the county and locations will depend on client demand. You will only be expected to travel to one location per day and travel time will be within your working hours. The post holder will be providing aclinical opinion on functional capacity, job demands, and rehabilitation programmes for individual employees with complex health problems or disabilities. Whilst this role is travel based, you will work remotely twice a week on average (this may vary dependent on working hours and caseload)
Main Duties and Responsibilities: To use clinical expertise to advise on functional capacity, job demands, ergonomics and rehabilitation programmes for employees with complex health problems or disabilities, assisting them to remain at or return to work. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own workload. To provide expert advice/consultancy on OT issues/products within the organisation and to customers e.g., organisational level ergonomic consultancy and training. To contribute to the development of Optima's Occupational Therapy Service both within the region and nationally. Employees with complex health problems or disabilities in a variety of work settings and across contracts including blue collar, white collar, and Government organisations. Organisational level ergonomic consultancy and training for current and new Optima contracts. Product development and training of other health professionals within Optima.
Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Required for the Role: Minimum of 2 years Occupational Therapist experience Full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist. Eligible for membership of British Association of Occupational Therapists. BSc in Occupational Therapy or higher Professional knowledge acquired through degree, functional capacity evaluation, workplace ergonomics, objective / standardised evaluation. A knowledge of clinical governance and risk management. Knowledge of employment law and the Industrial Tribunal process. Strong organisational and planning ability with proven track record of being able to manage workload. Willingness to travel to different work locations within a defined regional area. (up to 2 hours)
What Can We Offer You? Competitive salary 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Buy and sell holiday scheme Pension scheme Health Cash Plan Career progression opportunities Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme Eye care test vouchers Flu vaccination scheme Employee discount scheme Life assurance Professional registrations fees paid Clinical Training Academy
Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation. All salaries are displayed as FTE (full time equivalent) INDOP2
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