Community Occupational Therapist

NHS; Berwick-upon-Tweed; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a Community Occupational Therapist to join their team in Berwick-upon-Tweed. This full-time role involves providing vital support and therapy to clients in the community, working closely with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold a professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC. The position includes competitive salary, benefits like annual leave and pension scheme, and flexible working options.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible leave scheme

Qualifications

• State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is required.
• Experience working with adults facing physical and mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy for residents with disabilities.
• Assess and recommend equipment adaptations.
• Engage with local care networks to improve service delivery.

Skills

Occupational therapy assessment

Intervention for physical disability

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Community Occupational Therapist - Permanent, Full-time 37 hours, based in our North Team at Berwick District Office, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15 1ED. We are looking for an Occupational Therapist, experienced, who wants to progress their career in a highly rewarding area of work where they can make a real difference to the lives of residents/clients. The position is NCC Salary Band 8: £39,862 - £44,075 (equivalent to NHS Band 6). This is a permanent, full-time vacancy in the North area, based at Berwick District Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention for adult residents of Northumberland with physical disability, mental health problems, or learning disabilities.
• Assess for and provide basic and complex equipment and minor adaptations, through to major adaptations and manual handling assessments and recommendations.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and share office bases with wider adult social care services and Northumberland Short Term Support Service.
• Engage with local Primary Care Networks and residential care homes to improve service delivery and maintain regular reviews.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)
• State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

About the role and culture

• All staff in the Community Occupational Therapy service can work agile from home or any Northumberland County Council site, including an allocated base office site.
• Work environment includes a mix of Occupational Therapy Assistants, Technical Instructors, and qualified Occupational Therapists; MDT support is available.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme up to 2 days flexible leave per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

How to apply

Please note, applications must be completed directly on the NCC careers site. Link: https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=2377

Additional information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Northumberland County Council, Wallace Green, Berwick-upon-tweed, TD15 1ED