Advanced Practitioner (Occupational Therapist) HCC622803

Hampshire County Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Southampton is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner (Occupational Therapist) to lead complex cases and support staff development. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration and will work in a collaborative team to promote innovative service delivery. The role offers a compensation range of £40,643 to £45,077 plus a market supplement, along with opportunities for professional development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Market supplement of £3,000

Generous annual leave

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in leading complex casework as an Occupational Therapist.
• Ability to support and supervise other Occupational Therapists.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding policies and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex casework to help individuals maintain independence.
• Provide expert advice and training to staff.
• Promote innovative approaches to occupational therapy.

Skills

Case management

Team leadership

Patient advocacy

Occupational Therapy best practices

Education

HCPC registration as Occupational Therapist

Job description

Advanced Practitioner (Occupational Therapist) HCC622803

Joining our motivated, supportive team as anAdvancedPractitioner, you'll be an experiencedand qualifiedOccupational Therapistwith HCPCregistration. You'll lead complex casework, support staffdevelopment, and contribute to innovative service delivery that promotesindependence and wellbeing. You'll model best practice, lead onhigh-risk and complex cases, and play a key rolein our multi-disciplinary ReablementService. You'll be instrumental in shaping occupational therapypractice and supporting the professional growth of ourpractitioners.

Main duties of the job

• Lead complex casework: Assess, plan, and review high-risk cases. Deliver person-centred interventions to help individuals maintain or regain independence in daily life.
• Provide expert advice & training: Support and supervise Occupational 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, sensory staff and 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.

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.

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

About us

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

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

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.

£40,643 to £45,077 a yearplus £3,000 Market Supplement per annum