Occupational Therapist - Adult Learning Disabilities

Jarrodean Healthcare Recruitment; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their Adult Learning Disabilities service on the picturesque Island of Guernsey. This role offers the opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team, managing a defined caseload and utilizing client-centered principles to assess and implement effective interventions. With a higher-than-UK salary and generous annual leave, this position provides a unique chance to contribute to a vital service while enjoying a mild climate and a vibrant community. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Higher-than-UK Salary

Annual Bonus of £1,605

Flat Rate 20% Income Tax

No Council Tax or VAT

Relocation Payment of £5,000

Friendly Community

Low Crime Rate

Qualifications

• Full HCPC registration required for Occupational Therapist role.
• Experience in Learning Disabilities and Autism is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team in Adult Disability Service.
• Manage caseload using evidence-based principles for interventions.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Client-Centered Principles

Assessment and Evaluation

Learning Disabilities Knowledge

Autism Spectrum Disorders Knowledge

Education

HCPC Registration

2 Years Post-Registration Experience

Job description

Applications are invited from capable and experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Adult Learning Disabilities service on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.
You will:

1. work as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Therapy and Enabling Team, Adult Disability Service.
2. manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
3. maintain clinical records and participate in service development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy within Adult Community Services Directorate as appropriate.

Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.
The current Band 6 salary range is £46,152 to £62,310 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.
Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.

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 harbor town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.

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 within the wider community.
Providing an excellent Learning Disabilities Service, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.

Person requirements:
Occupational Therapist with full HCPC registration.
Two years post-registration experience with some current or recent Learning Disabilities and/or Autism-specific experience.
Knowledge and understanding of application of the Occupational Therapy process, including assessments and interventions relevant to Learning Disability (LD) & Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
To hold a driving licence.

The benefits of working in Guernsey include:

1. A higher-than-UK salary.
2. An annual bonus of £1,605.
3. A flat rate 20% income tax.
4. No Council tax or VAT.
5. A relocation payment of £5,000*.
6. A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.

*Full T&C in relocation directive.

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