Lead Occupational Therapist

NHS; Kilbirnie; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is looking for a Lead Occupational Therapist to join their team at Moorpark Place. This role involves managing a complex caseload and leading OT provision for adults with autism and learning disabilities. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration and be skilled in multidisciplinary working. The position offers a supportive work environment and various perks, including a birthday off and access to a health plan.

Benefits

Birthday off

Active Learning Hub for training

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash Health Plan

Active Behaviours recognition

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Confident in managing a complex caseload independently.
• Passionate about helping people achieve their potential and live full, active lives.

Responsibilities

• Lead on Occupational Therapy provision at Moorpark Place.
• Manage a varied and complex caseload, providing highly specialist OT interventions.
• Offer guidance and advice to colleagues on OT-related issues.

Skills

Skilled in working with adults with autism and learning disabilities

Strong communication skills

Experience in managing a complex caseload

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Main duties of the job

Are you looking for a role where you can take the lead and make a real impact? At Moorpark Place, a residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, we are seeking a Lead Occupational Therapist to join our team.

You'll play a vital role in shaping and delivering our OT provision, working closely with our residents to help them achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives. This is a fantastic opportunity to work autonomously in your practice while being part of a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.

At Moorpark Place, the impact of specialist care can be life-changing. Recently, one of the people we support, Sean, completed his Three Peaks Challenge climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Mount Snowdon. With the right support, determination, and encouragement, Sean achieved something truly extraordinary. Stories like his show the power of therapy and teamwork, and as our Lead OT, you'll be a key part of making these achievements possible.

Please note: This advert will close as soon as we have received a sufficient number of applications.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Job responsibilities

What you'll be working:

Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.

Your impact:

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead on Occupational Therapy provision at Moorpark Place
• Manage a varied and complex caseload, providing highly specialist OT interventions tailored to individual needs
• Offer guidance and advice to colleagues across the multidisciplinary team on OT-related issues
• Keep up to date with evidence-based practice and contributing to service development
• Evaluate effectiveness of the service and carrying out audits where required
• Take responsibility for OT-related training and supporting the development of staff across the service
• Ensure robust risk management and safety procedures are in place and adhered to
• Build strong, meaningful relationships with patients, carers, colleagues, and visitors
• Keep people safe from any harm and protect their human rights.

What to look forward to:

• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Skilled in working with adults with autism and learning disabilities
• Confident in managing a complex caseload independently
• A strong communicator with experience of multidisciplinary working
• Passionate about helping people achieve their potential and live full, active lives

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.