Senior Occupational Therapist

2 weeks ago

Sutton, United Kingdom London Borough of Sutton Full time

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Occupational Therapist - Trusted Assessor Delivery, to assist to develop and implement a Trusted Assessor Framework that will be used across Health and Social Care in South West London (Sutton, Kingston, Croydon, Merton, Wandsworth and Richmond).

We know that the trusted assessor role is invaluable, and recognise the need to develop, support and retain trusted assessors in our workforce.

The framework will develop the knowledge, competencies and skills of trusted assessors and support them in carrying out their role such as prescription of equipment and adaptations to maximise independence for vulnerable adults and promote efficiencies.

In the role, you will also assist to develop and implement standard operating procedures for equipment prescribed by Trusted Assessors. You will forge links with training providers to ensure that the trusted assessor training provided meets the needs of South West London partners.

You will assist to evaluate the effectiveness of the Trusted Assessor Framework using outcome measures and report on key performance indicators. You will also assist to gain feedback from residents to shape your work and take strengths and outcome-based approaches.

You will provide direct support to trusted assessors through forums and joint work to support their development.

You will report to the Lead Occupational Therapist for Trusted Assessor Delivery, who is also being recruited as part of this project. You will receive monthly supervision and guidance, as well as informal support. 

Applications are welcome for a secondment or fixed term contract. This role will end on 31st March . 

Sutton has embraced hybrid working. You will be required to be based in the office regularly and be able to travel across South West London. There will also be ample opportunities to work remotely. 

About Us

The London Borough of Sutton Occupational Therapy team is a specialist team supporting a wide range of activities across the local authority, including concessionary travel, housing, adults and children. You will have access to CPD opportunities, training and support. Our Trusted Assessors work across teams and partner agencies.

Our Offer to Occupational Therapists

Recruitment and Retention Bonus for Occupational Therapists in Adult Social Care on selected pay scales Reimbursement of your HCPC Registration OT Preceptorship - an Assisted Year in Employment. London Borough of Sutton is proud to be one of a few local authorities to support the learning and development of our newly qualified or returning to practice Occupational Therapists through an Assisted year in Employment. This opportunity creates a safe space to practise occupational therapy within a Local Authority, under the guidance of industry professionals. About You

You will be a HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with at least 2 years post qualifying experience. You will have a demonstrable record of continuing professional development and relevant post graduate qualification or training in specialist knowledge and skills. You will have substantial experience of equipment provision, relevant legislation and guidance. You will be passionate about the development of others through supervision or other forms of learning and support. You will have experience of working with internal and external stakeholders, and representing and promoting Occupational Therapy services. 

You will have extensive experience prescribing equipment and adaptations.

You will have experience of providing supervision to staff and students.

You will work autonomously and have experience of managing projects. You will have excellent communication skills and have the ability to work collaboratively across partner organisations.

You will be hosted by the London Borough of Sutton but will be required to work across and with all partners as required with the aim to scale up the support to trusted assessors across South West London.

Our Offer To You

As 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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