We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to deliver specialist, evidence‑based assessment and intervention at Avon House, supporting older people with severe and complex mental health needs. The role will involve individual and group work, co‑ordination of care, triage referrals, and coverage of duty shifts.
Responsibilities
* Provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to a defined caseload, underpinned by the Model of Human Occupation.
* Act as Care Co‑ordinator for service users requiring a high level of occupational support.
* Develop clinical skills and knowledge to cover duty and triage referrals into the team.
* Support new graduates through induction, supervision, and participation in a County‑wide Later Life Continuing Professional Development forum.
Qualifications and Experience
* Currently in or have attained a relevant occupational therapy qualification.
* Experience working autonomously in a community setting preferred, but newly qualified individuals are welcome.
* A strong desire to learn, develop and deliver evidence‑based practice.
* Good communication skills and a team‑working attitude.
* Ability to travel independently across Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and the North Cotswolds.
Benefits
* Free car parking at many sites.
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with long service.
* Broad training and development opportunities, including Level 7 apprenticeships.
* Multi‑professional preceptorship programme for newly qualified staff.
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay for unsocial hours.
* Flexible, family‑friendly and agile working.
* Recognition and long‑service awards.
* Fast‑track physiotherapy and access to wellbeing services.
* Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Car Scheme, travel and retail discounts).
Applicants are advised to apply early as the vacancy may close before the advertised date. For more information, please see the attached 'Additional Information for Applicants' document. The Trust is required to work in line with the Government's UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations; sponsorship is available for certain roles.
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