Community Occupational Therapist

Leeds City Council; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Community Occupational Therapist to join their Integrated Reviewing Team. This role involves conducting assessments and developing care plans for individuals recently discharged from hospital. You will work closely with social work colleagues and have opportunities to grow your skills in complex moving and handling. A degree in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration, and relevant experience are required. This role promotes inclusion and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy, with HCPC registration.
• Post-qualification clinical experience in a physical health setting.
• Ability to autonomously manage your caseload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of care and support needs.
• Develop care plans and interventions.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners for better outcomes.

Skills

Effective communication and engagement

Planning and prioritizing caseload

Clinical experience in physical health

Education

Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

You’ll be joining our Integrated Reviewing Team at an exciting time of expansion for the team, reflecting the positive impact of our work. What sets our team apart is our multi‑disciplinary approach; by coordinating closely with social work colleagues we can conduct a truly joined‑up review of an individual’s care and support needs. This streamlines our processes to provide a better experience for the people we support and deliver efficiencies within the service. We work primarily with people newly discharged from hospital with a package of care and people identified by a social worker as requiring a full functional assessment. We’re a close‑knit inclusive team with a culture of peer support for everyone, from students to senior occupational therapists and managers. Our supportive Team Manager, an experienced occupational therapist, is always on hand for advice or just to talk, and you’ll have regular supervision with a senior colleague. There is a wealth of opportunity for you in Leeds. You’ll further develop competencies in complex moving and handling, standardised adaptations, assessments involving care providers and referrals to other services. You’ll also gain in‑depth knowledge of the Care Act and the role of the local authority and will have opportunities internally and with partner agencies for involvement in service improvement initiatives. As a Community Occupational Therapist you will bring to the role a range of skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy, with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration on commencement in post
• Post‑qualification clinical experience in a physical health setting, including assessing moving and handling needs and devising interventions and care plans
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage your caseload autonomously
• Effective communication and engagement with individuals, their families and carers, and with colleagues and partners in a multi‑agency environment
• Driving licence (citywide travel required); a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Adults barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex‑offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people. This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

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