Occupational Health Therapist

Occupational Health Therapist

Salary: £44,000 - £50,000
Location: South Region/London & Surrounding areas
Work Mode: Field-based
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time or Part Time (min 24 hours over 3 days, Monday – Friday 8am to 6pm)

The Vacancy
Due to significant business growth PAM Physio Solutions are looking to employ the skills of an enthusiastic and experienced occupational health occupational therapist to provide specialised workplace needs assessments and provide the opportunity to enhance their skills working for a large occupational health provider. They will be based and cover assessments in the South region as part of a nationwide team

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about the assessment of individuals with acute, chronic and complex health presentations to support their return to work or keep them in work. As part of our PPS team, you will be involved in delivering Specialist workplace needs assessments, Rehabilitation Services, Ergonomic Assessments, Case Management and delivering onsite training programmes.

The role will involve traveling to different client sites/ PAM clinics with some remote/ home-based work.

A full induction will be provided along with training and development through PAM’s dedicated PAM Academy, to support CPD and career aspirations

Travel time will be factored into the working day (depending on distance).

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Working as an autonomous clinical practitioner, being professional and responsible for all aspects of own workload.
• To deliver specialist workplace needs assessments and relevant services covering a range of health conditions at client sites/ PAM Clinics or remotely. Delivering a thorough and detailed clinical assessment, using appropriate clinical techniques, tools and equipment. Using clinical reasoning to provide relevant solutions and recommendations.
• Delivering evidence-based intervention to all patients, in line with RCOT and NICE guidelines, and in accordance with the PAM PPS clinical pathways.
• Formulating treatment plans / goals, assisting and enabling patients to achieve their goals and targets.
• Providing appropriate advice based on the patient’s medical, social and cultural circumstances.
• Maintaining accurate, comprehensive, contemporaneous patient records in line with clinical professional standards of practice. Recording the information in line with clients SLA’s and RCOT, HCPC guidelines.
• Providing remote and face to face clinical interventions and assessment.
• Liaising with employee managers to provide reports, treatment/ rehabilitation updates, and return to work / task modification recommendations.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• B.Sc. Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with the regulating body, the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Adhere to professional standards for Occupational Therapy Practice, as detailed by the HCPC and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
• Good understanding of relevant consent and confidentiality legislation/GDPR.
• Understanding of current occupational health issues and an ability to keep abreast of current initiatives and best practice.
• Working understanding of relevant employment law in an occupational health context e.g. Equality Act 2010 and reasonable adjustment application.
• Analysis of Occupational performance/participation, with health and medical aspects. (Biopsychosocial and environmental factors (Physical, sensory/communication/interaction, cognitive/executive function, neurodivergence and mental health)
• Confident with activity analysis/job demand analysis (JDA) physical/cognitive/psychological aspects of a role. Previous experience in an OH setting and delivery of specialist workplace needs assessments, FCE’s workplace ergonomics.
• Multi-disciplinary professional team working experience.
• Ability to manage a case load, whether a larger caseload or smaller but more complex cases.
• Ability to write evidence-based reports and advice around reasonable adjustments, incl. return to work plans.
• Strong IT skills and exposure to relevant clinical online Platforms.
• Effective communicator with strong listening and empathetic skills as well as the ability to influence and engage with others.
• Excellent time management skills

Benefits:

• We pay your auto-enrolment pension contribution of 8%, you can also make enhanced contributions which are matched up to a further 5%
• 33 Days annual leave including bank holidays with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days (FTE)
• Life insurance scheme valued at 4x your annual salary
• Income protection
• Health Cash Plan Scheme, which covers you for things like Opticians, Dental Treatment and even Physio if needed!
• Perkbox membership with amazing discounts on things like food and drink, retail and days out, all through our rewards scheme
• Long service rewards
• Flexible Working Hours T&Cs apply
• Access to a 24/7 EAP Counselling line and a 24/7 GP line and wellnesssupport
• Support with training and development
• Group Income Protection

Must have 6 months UK based work experience. We do not offer sponsorship for this role.
Must have valid UK driving licence and your own car.

PAM group are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion and socioeconomic status. We believe everyone should have the same opportunities for employment and promotion based on their ability, qualifications and suitability for the work