Job summary
Employer heading
Community Occupational Therapist Band 5
5
ELFT has long been recognised as a centre of excellence for mental and health care, innovation and improvement. So it is a very exciting time for you to come and work for us. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job overview
This is an opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to work in the community across South Bedfordshire, primarily in the Community Occupational Therapy Team, though supporting the other services when needs require.
You will hold a full clinical caseload, with a focus on supporting individuals to live independently and safely. You will be part of a dynamic team that supports student placements and apprenticeships. You will receive and provide monthly supervision and complete a preceptorship course.
Candidates awaiting their Honours degree and HCPC registration are welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
- To manage a full clinical caseload
- To support clients to regain their independence within their own place of residency
- Empower and educate service users about their holistic health and well-being to enhance quality of life and prevent relapse, considering the need for rehabilitation, social inclusion and health promotion.
- To use clinical reasoning and evidence based practices compliant with with Trust policies and National Legislation.
- To support junior staff with supervision
Working for our organisation
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information, please kindly refer to the detailed job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Education / qualification
Essential criteria
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered
- Preceptorship completed or willing to complete
Desirable criteria
- Member of RCOT
Experience
Essential criteria
- Achieved a range of clinical experience as a student or junior level
- Ability to organise/prioritise workload
- Ability to work alone and part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Community Setting Experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Understand a range of medical conditions
- Understand changes within the NHS and impacts on therapy services
- IT Skills
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of relevant CPD
Other
Essential criteria
- Full Drivers Licence
- Access to a vehicle
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jodie Crew
- Job title
- Therapy Team Lead Mid Bedfordshire
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07393 762383
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