Occupational Therapist - BLIS Team, North Devon

Job summary
Permanent. Full time, 37 hours per week, but we would also consider applications from part time applicants.

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist who believes in promoting independence, strengths-based practice and person-centred care? We are looking to recruit up to three Band 6 Community Occupational Therapists to join our North Devon Community Teams, working across health and social care to make a real difference to peoples lives.

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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 were 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).

What we offer:
Opportunities to work across diverse community settings in North Devon

About us
A supportive, experienced team with access to clinical and managerial supervision.
Involvement in service development and integrated ways of working.
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 CPD and preceptorship.
• We offer 26 days A/L, plus BH, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years service.
• Recognition of NHS cont service for contractual annual leave purposes, sick pay entitlement and Mat/Adoption & Paternity pay entitlement (within DCC Terms & Conditions)
• Flexible working opportunities are available.
• Generous LGPS.

Please note: We are unable to consider overseas applications.
DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working
We are committed to safeguarding.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires Health and Care Professions Council Registration (HCPC).

Person Specification
Experience

• Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

Screening Questions

• Are you in the process of gaining or do you hold a recognised Occupational Therapist qualification that is valid in the UK? If you select No, you cannot proceed.
• Will you be eligible to apply (upon completion of Occupational Therapy training) or do you hold HCPC professional membership? If you select No, you cannot proceed.

Qualifications

• Professional knowledge acquired through degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered as fit to practice by Health and Care Professions Council.
• Continuing professional development evidenced through appraisal, supervision, practice, portfolio

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.