Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Occupational Therapy jobs are very rewarding. The main aim is to help people of all ages who have physical, mental health or social problems to adapt to any aspect of their life with more independence, confidence and control. A full job description of an Occupational Therapist is described below.

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Occupational Therapist Job Description: Typical Responsibilities

• liaising with a wide variety of other professionals, such as doctors, physiotherapists, social workers, voluntary workers and equipment suppliers, as well as patients' families, carers and employers
• organising support and rehabilitation groups for carers and clients
• managing your own caseload and prioritising needs
• attending multidisciplinary case conferences to plan and review ongoing treatment
• training students and supervising the work of occupational therapy assistants
• completing client and patient records, budgetary records, equipment reviews and other administrative tasks
• many employers now offer flexible working hours. Part-time work is common, as are career breaks and flexible retirement packages

What qualifications do I need to be an Occupational Therapist?

For occupational therapy jobs a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy (3 or 4 years full-time, or min. 4 years part-time) is the principal entry route. An accelerated 2-year degree (or postgraduate diploma) is available for recent graduates (within the last 5 years) with relevant degrees and some health or social care experience. An occupational therapist job is not possible with an HND only, but Diplomates can enter the profession by training to degree level.

Other possible routes enabling entry to the second year of the occupational therapy degree are the Foundation degree in Health and Social Care and the SQA HNC in Occupational Therapy. Occupational therapy support workers and technical assistants with acceptable qualifications can work towards becoming Occupational Therapists by taking a pre-registration programme leading to full professional recognition. You should check individual courses for entry requirements. The British Association of Occupational Therapists produces a detailed directory of courses required for occupational therapy jobs.

Salary Details

• In the NHS newly appointed Occupational Therapists earn between £19,166 and £24,803 (Agenda for Change Band 5)
• Experienced occupational therapy jobs and specialisation improves your salary to  earn between £22,886 and £36,416 (Bands 6-7).
• Consultants earn between £35,232 to £50,733 (Bands 8a-8b).
• The budget difficulties faced by NHS Trusts in 2006 have led to a recent slowdown in recruitment. Job prospects for Occupational Therapists have become variable according to location but are generally more buoyant in the South

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