Advanced Occupational Therapy Practitioner
Join Nottinghamshire County Council a dedicated team committed to making a difference in our community. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Our focus is on delivering high-quality services that empower individuals and promote independence. Be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth!
Main duties of the job
* Support and Supervise: Provide guidance and supervision to team members, fostering their professional development
* Maintain Workflows: Ensure the teams workload is managed effectively, keeping everything running smoothly
* Deputise: Step in for the team manager, providing leadership and support during their absence
* Collaborate: Work closely with colleagues to deliver outstanding occupational therapy services to our clients
What we offer
* A place to belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued
* Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement
* Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle
* Generous Leave: A supportive environment with ample time off to recharge
Required Skills and Qualifications
To excel in this role, you will need:
* A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
* Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
* Experience in adult social care setting
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices in occupational therapy
Desirable qualities
We are looking for someone who demonstrates:
* Compassion: A genuine desire to help others and improve their quality of life
* Communication: Strong verbal and written skills to effectively share information and ideas
* Collaboration: The ability to work well with others, fostering a team spirit
* Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to changing situations and client needs
Experience
* At least 2 years working as a qualified experienced Band B Occupational Therapist or at an equivalent level.
* Significant post qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist.
* Experience of complex occupational therapy casework responsibility, including mental capacity assessments, safeguarding investigations, reablement/enablement, and major adaptation design, commissioning support packages and complex moving and handling.
* Experience of supporting people in relation to risk management, strength-based outcome planning and multi-disciplinary working.
* Experience of supporting and mentoring qualified, newly qualified, and unqualified Occupational therapy staff.
Qualifications
* An Occupational Therapy Qualification HCPC
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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