Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist - Learning Disabilities & Autism

HCRG Care Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Swindon is looking for a dedicated professional to manage a caseload for adults with learning disabilities. Responsibilities include working within a multidisciplinary team, supporting the development of disability services, and ensuring high-quality care. Candidates must have experience in a relevant field and hold a valid UK driving licence. The position offers a salary between £38,682 - £46,580 and various employee benefits, including NHS Pension and wellbeing support.

Benefits

NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms

Membership of My Reward Hub with discounts

Access to wages as you earn them

Wellbeing support including counselling and career coaching

Access to eLearning and professional development

Innovation funding for service improvements

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a learning disabilities service within the last five years.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Responsibilities

• Be professionally accountable for a designated caseload of adults with complex health needs.
• Work as a key member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Support the development of the learning disability service in line with Valuing People Now 2009.
• Supervise the work of junior staff within the service.
• Ensure high-quality care and support for patients.

Skills

Confidence working with individuals with learning disabilities

Ability to support multidisciplinary teams

Job description

About the Company

We are an independent provider of community health and care services, committed to delivering high quality services and supporting diverse communities across England.

Responsibilities

• Be professionally accountable for a designated caseload of adults with learning disabilities who have profound and multiple disabilities and complex health needs, including challenging behaviour.
• Work as a key member of an integrated, county-wide multidisciplinary team.
• Support and contribute to the development of the learning disability service in accordance with the objectives and principles of Valuing People Now 2009.
• Delegate and supervise the work of junior staff within the service.
• Support the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist with the prioritisation, planning, development and delivery of a high-quality occupational therapy service, and deputise in their absence by attending meetings, responding to referrals and ensuring appropriate cover.
• Attend to individual care needs, ensuring patients receive high-quality care and support, and aid in safeguarding and safety protocols.

Qualifications & Experience

Prior experience in a learning disabilities service within the last five years, confidence working with individuals with learning disabilities, and the ability to travel across the BSW patch. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Advantages/Package

• £38,682 - £46,580 (Band 6 AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• Membership of My Reward Hub with discounts and cashback offers
• Access to wages as you earn them (salary advance)
• Online and face-to-face wellbeing support including post-trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, counselling, and career coaching
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and continuing professional development through the Learning Enterprise
• Open culture encouraging ideas to help deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care, backed by ringfenced innovation funding
• Commitment to the highest clinical and quality standards; majority of services hold "good" or "outstanding" ratings from the Care Quality Commission

Important

Safeguarding and protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults is paramount. All team members must undergo safer recruitment, including criminal record checks and vetting. The role may need to be closed earlier if highly popular.