Band 7 Occupational Therapist - Adult Community

Jarrodean Healthcare Recruitment; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading consultancy as an Occupational Therapist on the beautiful Island of Guernsey. In this Band 7 role, you will support patients in the community by leveraging specialized skills and contributing to staff education. Enjoy a competitive salary above UK standards along with generous annual leave and relocation payment. This role is ideal for those seeking an enriching experience in a striking locale known for its sandy beaches and mild climate.

Benefits

A higher-than-UK salary

Annual bonus of £1,605

Flat rate 20% income tax

No Council tax or VAT

Relocation payment of £5,000

Generous allowance for private rental accommodation

Qualifications

• Qualified and HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Recent UK-based senior experience (Band 6 or Band 7) in Adult Community settings.
• Experience in supervision and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Occupational Therapy services to community patients.
• Work with the MDT for admission avoidance roles.
• Engage in educational training for staff and peers.

Skills

Supervision

Mentorship

Clinical Reasoning

Education and Training

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist with full HCPC registration

Job description

Applications are invited from suitably experienced Occupational Therapists to join the AdultCommunity teamin a Band 7 poston the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.
Supporting the OT Lead you will:
- plan, deliver and monitor the provision of Occupational Therapy Services to Patients in the Community
- use specialist skills in the assessment and management of a range of social services and intermediate care patient groups and demonstrate sound clinical reasoning to inform advanced decision making to keep patients in their own homes
- to work closely with the enhanced MDT to ensure admission avoidance
- To have an active role in education of staff through in-service training, MDT training programmes, OT student training and work experience; and to work in an education role with other staff groups and with the wider MDT.

Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale, as above.
The current Band 7 salary range is£55,578 to £73,085 plus an annual bonus of £1,605
Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.

This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people with in the wider community.
The States of Guernsey provides excellent Occupational Therapy care, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.

The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000.It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St.Peter's Port, the island's capital.

Person requirements
Qualified Occupational with full HCPC registration.
Current or recent UK-based senior Band 6 or Band 7 Adult Community-specific experience
Experienced in supervision and mentorship of qualified OTs, Students and OT Assistants.
Experience in teaching of staff, patients and peers

The benefits of working in Guernsey include:
- A higher-than-UK salary.
- An annual bonus of £1,605
- A flat rate 20% income tax.
- No Council tax or VAT
- A relocation payment of £5,000*
- A generous allowance for private rental accommodation*
- A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.
*Full T&C in relocation directive

Jarrodean is a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of qualified Allied Health Professionals.
As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of the OT role places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Therapy Recruiting Managers.

For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com

If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.