Occupational Therapist

3 months ago

Barnstaple, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

Job summary

Permanent

Part Time 30 Hours Per Week

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our team based in Care Direct Plus North, Barnstaple.

The Team

The Care Direct Plus North Occupational Therapy team cover a large area including some rural communities as well as towns and villages across North Devon. Our team is closely connected with NHS teams, other social care teams, district councils, housing and equipment providers.

We are an enthusiastic supportive team made up of social care assessors and both Band 5 and 6 occupational therapists. The team carry out assessments over the telephone, virtually using other forms of technology and face to face in the persons own home.

Main duties of the job

The Role

You will be part of a friendly, supportive and experienced team with regular peer support, supervision, appraisal, team meetings and a commitment to learning and development, having access to regular CPD sessions. You will have the opportunity to travel around the very scenic North Devon to assess and support the people that we work will be assessing the needs of adults with a wide range of disabilities and health conditions across North Devon. Clinical responsibilities include enabling people to maximise their independence and potential, as well as increasing their safety through reducing and managing risk to themselves and their carers.

You will have the opportunity to carry out reviews of care with a moving and handling and optimising care focus alongside our Moving and Handling Review Specialist Occupational Therapist. Allowing development or maintenance of skills in this area.

You will be required to hold and manage a caseload and provide a person-centred service through clinical assessment within the context of local government policy and legislation.

Your Occupational Therapy intervention will include a strengths-based approach while aiming to promote independence. Interventions could include signposting or advice, provision of equipment, minor adaptations, recommendations for major adaptations, support with rehousing, recommendation for packages of care or referral onto other teams.

About us

We are committed to your continuous professional development and preceptorship, doing all we can to help you excel in your career and with new and exciting opportunities for career development. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers. We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years service. Recognition of NHS continuous service for contractual annual leave purposes (within DCC Terms & Conditions) Offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme. If you are looking to make the move to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions, relocation support of up to £10,000, may be available. Visa sponsorship may also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply. DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Job description

Job responsibilities

For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience relevant to post. Experience of working in close liaison with other appropriate agencies. Experience of working in a Social Care and/or Health community setting

Desirable

Involvement in service development. Supervision of students on placement.

Qualifications

Essential

Professional knowledge acquired through degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy. Registered as fit to practice by Health and Care Professions Council. Continuing professional development evidenced through appraisal/ supervision/practice/portfolio.

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