Occupational Therapist Assessor Band 6 Main area Occupational Therapist Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (8-4, 5 days per week including some weekends) Job ref 201-25-016 Site Home First North, Carew House Town Bodmin Salary £37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/01/2025 23:59
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced AHP to join the Home first team in North. This position is open to Occupational Therapists who have experience of working in the community and wish to develop their assessment, care planning and reablement skills whilst being part of a dynamic, progressive, integrated multiagency, multidisciplinary team.
The Home first team is part of the integrated community team in the North comprising of registered and non-registered nursing, therapy and administrative staff working collaboratively with partner organisations to support the intermediate care needs of our local population.
This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for assessment, planning and implementation of care and assist in the interpretation of information relevant to the patient’s condition/progress, identify problems and needs of patient and set realistic goals.
You will need to have excellent organisational skills combined with a wide knowledge base and experience of working in older person’s services.
We will offer a supportive working environment in which to develop your clinical and interpersonal skills, a structured in-service training programme; appraisal and supervision system.
CPD is actively supported through regular supervision and staff training.
Person specificationEducation/QualificationsEssential criteria
* Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nursing
* HCPC registered, NMC Registered
* Evidence of appropriate postgraduate courses and CPD to support practice, to degree equivalent level
* Substantial post registration clinical experience in a similar role
Desirable criteria
* Teaching, Assessing, coaching and mentoring skills to facilitate an effective learning environment for staff and students
ExperienceEssential criteria
* Extensive experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce.
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