Occupational Therapist

1 week ago

ThorntonCleveleys, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire County Council Full time

Senior Occupational Therapist Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Services Community Occupational Therapy Team in North Lancashire.

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for supporting people to live more independent lives, contributing to a wide range of service areas including equipment and adaptations, moving and handling with a focus on proportionate care, and specialist seating.

You will also be required to undertake supervision and line management of junior staff, while balancing the demands of a complex caseload.

Our ideal candidate will have a blend of supportive and innovative thinking, coming up with fresh ideas to achieve the best outcomes for people.

They will also have empathy and compassion to support people, listening to what they need, while ensuring they feel valued and respected.

We offer a range of benefits, including great annual leave, flexible working opportunities, financial benefits, training and development, and health and wellbeing support.

Our team is committed to driving forward innovative practice that will make a difference to our communities, and we need Occupational Therapists to help us achieve our vision of supporting people to achieve what they want to, living independently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support people to live more independent lives
  • Contribute to a wide range of service areas, including equipment and adaptations, moving and handling, and specialist seating
  • Undertake supervision and line management of junior staff
  • Balance the demands of a complex caseload

Requirements

  • Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Experience of working in a similar role
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

What We Offer

  • Great annual leave and flexible working opportunities
  • Financial benefits, including a generous Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Training and development opportunities, including an excellent induction through our Social Care Academy
  • Health and wellbeing support, including a Wellbeing Support Programme

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