Occupational Therapist
1 month ago
About the Role
We are inviting applications from Occupational Therapists (OT) who are newly qualified, due to qualify in the Summer , or returning to practice, who will join our Preceptorship programme. You will be supported to meet your development objectives during the 12 month programme, with a reduced caseload that is targeted to your learning needs, study time to support your development, and access to learning opportunities such as action learning sets and you will produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your journey.
You will begin your Preceptorship programme as an Enabling Independence Officer. Once you are HCPC registered, you will transfer to the role of OT. Candidates that are already HCPC registered at the time of joining the Preceptorship will start the programme as an OT. Within your role you will carry out strengths based comprehensive, specialist assessments and make recommendations to prevent, reduce and delay the need for ongoing social care. The aim is to enable people to be safe, maximise their independence and support them to achieve their desired outcomes. You will make recommendations for major and minor adaptations and prescribe assistive equipment. You will risk assess and make recommendations for moving and handling needs.
Sutton has embraced hybrid working and, although you will be required to work face to face with residents, there will also be ample opportunities to work remotely. Join our Preceptorship and embark on a rewarding journey to enhance your skills and advance your career as an OT. We look forward to welcoming you to our team
For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Nicki Pruss, OT Team Manager on
About UsThe OT Hub
Guided by the Team Manager and Principal Occupational Therapist, the new OT Hub in Sutton unifies Occupational Therapy and Sensory services within social care. The Hub will provide professional leadership and support for practitioners, while offering career development opportunities, including apprenticeships and a unique Preceptorship for new or returning therapists. Sutton is proud to be one of the only London boroughs to have launched an Occupational Therapy Preceptorship, to support and develop people who are newly qualified or returning to practice. The Hub focuses on strength-based assessments to enhance independence and well-being, covering a wide range of support from reablement, assessments for disabled facilities grant, optimal care, to housing needs assessments, making it a comprehensive service for the community.
For more information on our new operating model and teams .
About YouOur Preceptorship programme is designed for recent graduates, those due to qualify in Summer or OT's returning to practice. Our Occupational Therapists take a person-centred approach whilst working within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:
The successful candidate will have:
Degree or an equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy, registered with HCPC (unless applying for preceptorship programme and due to complete training and register this summer).Experience of Occupational Therapy services including adaptations and equipmentExperience of working with adults and/or Children within a multidisciplinary team.Have up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with and safeguarding vulnerable adults and children in social care.Learning and development is supported by the Team Manager, Principal Occupational Therapist and Learning and Development Team. We aim to provide robust supervision and mentoring and encourage reflective practice to identify areas of improvement. As a Borough, we are committed to building a workforce that is empowered with knowledge to work autonomously and provide the valuable care service to the residents of our community. We want you to be a part of our journey.
Our Offer To YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.
In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.
Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:
Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only) Three volunteering days per year in Sutton Comprehensive learning and development programme Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities Interest free season ticket loans Local Government Pension Scheme Car parking scheme Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme Zip car scheme Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses Confidential wellbeing and counselling support Subsidised gym membership-
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