Advanced Occupational Therapy Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave

Comprehensive pension scheme

Opportunities for professional dev.

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Wellbeing & inclusivity culture

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a permanent occupational therapist to join the Adult Social Care OT service in a hybrid role. The post involves supervising an OT team, coordinating care plans, and contributing to safeguarding and discharge planning.

The role requires HCPC registration and at least two years of post-qualification OT experience, including complex cases, with a focus on independence and community support. Flexible working is offered.

Qualifications

• Recognised occupational therapy qualification.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Two years' post-qualification OT experience, including complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Carry out full occupational therapy evaluations for individuals.
• Coordinate outcomes with a person-centred approach to support independence.
• Lead and mentor staff within a collaborative team.
• Supervise the OT team to maintain effective and efficient services.
• Identify reablement opportunities and community resources.
• Monitor service provision for effectiveness and user satisfaction.
• Contribute to safeguarding investigations.
• Support discharge planning with MDTs.
• Engage with multi-disciplinary teams to improve service delivery.

Skills

Community care knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Customer care

Organised / time management

Education

Registered occupational therapist qualification

Tools

HCPC registration

Job description

This permanent post sits in the Adult Social Care occupational therapy service at Nottinghamshire County Council, where one practitioner will supervise and support an OT team. The work centres on assessing individuals' needs, coordinating outcomes that support independence and choice, and contributing to safeguarding and discharge planning. The role is hybrid, covers 18.5 hours a week and works closely with multi-disciplinary teams. HCPC registration and at least two years' post-qualification experience are needed.

What the job involves

• Assess individual needs through full occupational therapy evaluations
• Coordinate outcomes that meet assessed needs, using a person-centred approach
• Lead and mentor staff within a supportive, collaborative team
• Supervise and support the occupational therapy team to keep services effective and efficient
• Identify reablement opportunities and community resources that promote independence
• Monitor ongoing service provision for effectiveness and service user satisfaction
• Contribute to safeguarding investigations
• Support discharge planning
• Engage with multi-disciplinary teams to improve service delivery

What’s required

Qualifications

• Recognised occupational therapy qualification

Registration & licences

• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Experience

• At least two years' post-qualification occupational therapy experience, particularly with complex cases

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of community care services and relevant adult social care legislation
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with colleagues and service users
• Problem-solving and sound decision-making under pressure
• Commitment to excellent customer care and service delivery
• Organised and able to manage competing demands

Checks & eligibility

• Full driving licence
• Access to transport (reasonable adjustments available)

Other

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

What’s offered

• Flexible working options
• Generous annual leave
• Comprehensive pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Supportive, friendly multidisciplinary team
• Culture that values wellbeing, support and inclusivity