Job summary This is an opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to work in the community across South Bedfordshire, primarily in the Community Occupational Therapy Team, though supporting the other services when needs require.You will hold a full clinical caseload, with a focus on supporting individuals to live independently and safely.
You will be part of a dynamic team that supports student placements and apprenticeships.
You will receive and provide monthly supervision and complete a preceptorship course.Candidates awaiting their Honours degree and HCPC registration are welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job To manage a full clinical caseloadTo support clients to regain their independence within their own place of residencyEmpower and educate service users about their holistic health and well-being to enhance quality of life and prevent relapse, considering the need for rehabilitation, social inclusion and health promotion.To use clinical reasoning and evidence based practices compliant with with Trust policies and National Legislation.To support junior staff with supervision About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve.
Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations Job description Job responsibilities For more information, please kindly refer to the detailed job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification Education / qualification Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registered Preceptorship completed or willing to complete Desirable Member of RCOT Experience Essential Achieved a range of clinical experience as a student or junior level Ability to organise/prioritise workload Ability to work alone and part of a team Desirable Community Setting Experience Knowledge and Skills Essential Understand a range of medical conditions Understand changes within the NHS and impacts on therapy services IT Skills Desirable Evidence of relevant CPD Other Essential Full Drivers Licence Access to a vehicle