Location The post is based within the North Devon Community Team, with flexibility to work across localities depending on service need. Our bases include South Molton, Holsworthy, Bideford, Barnstaple and Ilfracombe.
About the role As a Community Occupational Therapist, you will use core occupational therapy skills and clinical expertise to support adults with complex needs to maximise their independence and achieve outcomes that matter to them.
You will:
* Undertake strength-based, person-centred assessments in community settings, both face-to-face and via telephone.
* Lead on complex cases, including safeguarding, care planning and risk management.
* Recommend and provide equipment, environmental adaptations and reablement-focused interventions.
* Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across health, social care, housing and the voluntary sector.
* Support hospital discharge, admission avoidance and community-based rehabilitation.
* Provide clinical supervision and support to Band 5 Occupational Therapists, non-registered staff and students.
* Contribute to service development, training and the promotion of occupational therapy practice.
What we’re looking for:
* A qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
* Experienced in working with adults in a community health and/or social care setting.
* Confident managing complex cases, risk and safeguarding responsibilities.
* Skilled in assessment, activity analysis, moving and handling, and adaptive solutions.
* Able to work autonomously while contributing positively to a supportive team environment.
* Committed to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
* A full UK driving licence and access to a car is required (reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010).
Does the job role include personal care? No
Working Patterns:
TBC
Essential details:
What we offer:
* Opportunities to work across diverse community settings in North Devon.
* A supportive, experienced team with access to clinical and managerial supervision.
* Involvement in service development and integrated ways of working across health and social care.
* Opportunities to develop leadership, supervision and specialist skills.
* A role where occupational therapy values and principles are central to practice.
What we can offer you:
* 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, sick pay entitlement and Maternity/Adoption & Paternity pay entitlement (within DCC Terms & Conditions).
* Flexible working opportunities are available, including part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (subject to the needs of the role – please discuss at interview).
* Offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
* As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as an Occupational Therapist has never been more attractive.
* Please note: At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications.
Additional Eligibility & Information
Applicants must hold an HCPC registration and a DBS disclosure. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are required. We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time; UK Right to Work is required.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
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. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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