Senior Occupational Therapist

Reporting to the Head of Cancer Rehabilitation Services, you are an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team both within a centre and in a home environment. You will facilitate and enable clients to achieve maximum functional performance, both physically and psychologically, in everyday living skills regardless of life expectancy. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, identifying life roles and activities ('occupations') that are meaningful to clients, and addressing any barriers to their engagement in these activities. You will also perform other professional duties associated with the care of the patient and work closely with their family members and caregivers to ensure effective execution of prescribed therapy plans or programmes. Key Responsibilities: Assess physical function, activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental ADLs (iADLs) and psychosocial or behavioral health needs of the patient.
Identify specific cancer related cognitive deficits affecting occupational ...