Job summary EmpowerLives, Shape the Future of Care!Are you aregistered Occupational Therapist looking for a fresh, exciting new opportunityto make a real impact?
General Practice Alliance (GPA) are an innovativeorganisation on a mission to reshape primary care and we want YOU tobe part of it!Our Collaborative Care Team (CCT) are recruiting for one permanent role and one fixed-term position until January2026.
Main duties of the job As anOccupational Therapist in CCT, you'll work directly with adults who have complexneeds, applying your expertise to design personalised care plans that promoteindependence and improve quality of life.
This is your chance to be part of anew team, driving change, bringing your ideas to the table, and transformingcare in your community.
We knowyou're passionate about making a difference, so while the essentialqualification is a must, we want to hear from you even if you don't meet everyother requirement.
Your dedication and unique perspective could be exactly whatwere looking for!What WeOffer:Aflexible, supportive working environment where your ideas are valued.
Theopportunity to collaborate with GPs, social care teams, and communityorganisations.Arole that empowers you to innovate, influence, and redefine how care isdelivered.If you'd like an informal discussion about the role, feel free to email to arrange a convenient time.Interviewdates: 16th and 23rd January 2025Please note, we are unable to provide visa sponsorshipfor this role.
About us GPA is a leading primary care provider and established GP Federation, dedicated to providing equitable healthcare across our collective of 19 GP practices, serving over 210,000 people.
We are at the forefront of healthcare transformation, building stronger connections between GPs, patients, and the community to create lasting health improvements.Our working environment is both friendly and flexible,giving you freedom to choose when you come into the office while balancing home-based work and patient visits.
In addition to competitive pay, we offer a range of exclusive benefits:Flexible Working Arrangements: Supporting a healthy work-life balance.
NHS Pension Scheme: With a employer contribution.
Generous Annual Leave: To promote well-being and time away from work.Employee Discount Schemes: Including the Blue Light Card for discounts on the high street and online.
Wellbeing Package: Encompassing an Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing portal, and access to the Feeling Good app.
Discounted Trilogy Gym Membership: Encouraging an active, healthy lifestyle.Join us, and lets create better care together.
Job description Job responsibilities To ensure completion of new referrals by checking the agreed criteria.
To accept or decline referral as appropriate.
To arrange home assessments in liaison with the Case Coordinator and carry out assessments as scheduled.
To co-produce a personalised care plan with the service user with the objective of ensuring health and wellbeing needs are met, supporting independence, and enabling the individual to better manage their health and wellbeing.
To record care plans for all service users, ensuring records are accurate and recorded promptly, on SystmOne and OneDrive.
To signpost or refer service users to relevant agreed services, using professional reasoning and patient advocacy.
To work collaboratively and provide regular feedback to GP practices.
To assist the CCT Lead in developing and maintaining good working relationships with GP practices, adult social care, hospitals, pharmacists, and voluntary and statutory agencies.
Person Specification Skills and Knowledge Essential Highly effective professional reasoning and communication skills.
Able to manage confidentiality in sensitive circumstances.
Qualifications Essential Registered Occupational Therapist Experience Essential Experience working with service users with complex needs, including mental health.
Experience in completing holistic home assessments and care planning.
Job Circumstances Essential Possess the legal right to work in the UK and willingness to undergo a DBS check.
Access to own transport and ability to travel across the Northampton locality including to visit people in their own home.