Community Therapy Services (CTS) are delighted to be offering the opportunity to employ an Occupational Therapist (OT) within our service. If you are passionate about enhancing the quality of life and health of patients in their own homes then this is the role for you.
We would love to hear from any Occupational Therapists who have the compassion, skills and knowledge to help us holistically assess our patients and to deliver person centred interventions which impact daily activities and functioning and improve their health and well being and return to independence.
We're a friendly and supportive, well-established, and knowledgeable community therapy multi-disciplinary team. You will receive quality individual, safeguarding and reflective practice supervision.
We are a progressive service keen to look forward and find ways to develop and improve. This role is based at Wallingford Community Hospital and involves working across the South of Oxfordshire.
This role will require you to visit patient's houses across Oxfordshire to be able to carry out assessments and may also include delivery of equipment to keep patients safe at home.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
This role would suit someone who is competent in conducting specific physical and cognitive/functional assessments and delivering interventions to support rehabilitation. The post holder should be able to communicate this effectively within the MDT and family but also externally to key organisations such as social care and specialist services. You will also have responsibility for and be supported with prescribing equipment and assessing home environments as appropriate.
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount
Pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Penny McCrabbe Job title: Clinical Lead physiotherapist Email address: Telephone number:
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don't meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.