Advanced Practitioner (Occupational Therapist)

Community Care Live; Havant; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement £3,000 p.a.

Health Assured EAP

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Community Care Live is seeking a motivated Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist to lead complex casework and support staff development within a multi-disciplinary Reablement Service.

You’ll model best practice, lead high-risk cases and promote innovative OT approaches, working with a team to improve independence and wellbeing for service users.

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC.
• Strong understanding of local government social care duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex casework: assess, plan and review high-risk cases in a person-centred way.
• Provide expert advice and supervision to Occupational Therapists, especially in challenging cases.
• Champion innovative Occupational Therapy approaches and service delivery.
• Promote teamwork with OT staff, carers and support teams to improve outcomes.
• Ensure safeguarding and professional standards are followed per policy and legislation.

Skills

HCPC registration

Leadership

High-risk case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Joiningourmotivated, supportiveteamas anAdvanced Practitioner,you’llbean experienced andqualifiedOccupational Therapistwith HCPC registration.You’lllead complex casework, support staff development, and contribute to innovative service delivery that promotes independence and wellbeing.You’llmodel best practice, lead on high-risk and complex cases, and play a key role inourmulti-disciplinaryReablement Service.You’llbe instrumental in shaping occupational therapy practice and supporting the professional growth ofour practitioners.

What you’ll do:

• Leadcomplex casework:Assess, plan, and review high-risk cases. Deliver person-centred interventions to help individualsmaintainor regain independence in daily life.


• Provide expert advice & training: Support and superviseOccupational Therapists, particularly in high-risk or challenging cases. Provide expert advice and advocacy to individuals and communities.


• Champion Occupational Therapy:Promote innovative approaches to occupational therapy and service delivery.


• Promote teamwork:Work closely with Occupational Therapists, practitioners, carers, sensorystaffand support teams to improve service delivery and outcomes.


• Quality of care:Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and professional standards,informed by social care legislation and clinical knowledge.

What we’re looking for:

• Occupational Therapy qualification and professional registration with HCPC.


• Strong understanding of the statutory duties of local government in social care and the social care model.


• Experience of supervising staff with a strong commitment to sharing knowledge, developing practitioners’ learning and professional growth and supporting with high-risk cases.


• Significantexperiencein assessment, planning and reviewing of case work.


• Good problem-solving skills, with the ability to recognise problems,identifysolutions and negotiate inchallenging situations. Commitment todemonstratingour values and behaviours.

Why join us?

• Make a Difference:Work in collaborative partnership with organisations across Health and Social care to maximise independence, prevent hospital admissions, andfacilitaterapid discharge from hospital to improve outcomes for the people of Hampshire.


• Career Growth:Opportunitiesto develop your leadership skills.Our Advanced Practitioners (Occupational Therapists) are paid a market supplement of £3,000 per annum.


• Professional Development:Supportive supervision and continuous learning opportunities.


• Work-Life Balance:Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life alongside paid enhancements for weekend and bank holiday work.


• Employee Support:Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.


• Competitive Benefits Package:Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Please note:We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Other roles you may have experience in mayinclude:Rehabilitation Therapist,Senior Practitioner, Senior Occupational Therapist.