OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Cardiff Council; Cardiff; Híbrido; GBP 30.000 - 42.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

Cardiff Council is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join Independent Living Services. You will undertake complex assessments, plan interventions to promote independence, and manage cases with support from leadership. The role includes Trusted Assessor work and mentoring colleagues.

You will be HCPC registered and experienced with adults with physical disabilities or older people, working autonomously within a supportive team and contributing to quality and service improvements.

Qualificações

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with relevant experience.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with the team.
• Strong assessment, communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct complex OT assessments and agree outcomes with individuals and carers.
• Plan interventions to promote independence and reduce risk, including equipment and adaptations.
• Manage complex cases with support from the Team Manager.
• Undertake Trusted Assessor assessments and inform care package decisions.
• Provide mentoring and professional guidance to colleagues and contribute to service development.

Conhecimentos

Mentoring

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Autonomy

Formação

HCPC registration

OT qualification (BSc/MSc)

Descrição da vaga

Cardiff Community Occupational Therapy Service supports adults and children to remain safe, independent and connected within their own homes and communities. We work in partnership with individuals, families, carers and other professionals to identify strengths, agree meaningful outcomes and provide proportionate, person-centered interventions.

An opportunity has arisen for a senior Occupational Therapist to join Independent Living Services. You will be part of a supportive and experienced team committed to high-quality practice, continuous improvement and positive outcomes for the people of Cardiff.

About the job

You will undertake complex occupational therapy assessments, agree outcomes with individuals and carers, and plan interventions that promote independence and reduce risk. Interventions may include equipment, major/minor adaptations, reablement and wider strengths-based solutions.

You will manage complex cases appropriate to your role, with support from the Team Manager where needed.

You will also undertake Trusted Assessor assessments, making recommendations for care and support that reflect the person’s assessed needs, including right-sizing existing care packages where appropriate.

The role also includes:

• providing mentoring, practice support and professional guidance to Occupational Therapy Assistants and Grade 7 Occupational Therapists, as appropriate;
• supporting professional decision-making, reflective practice and the consistent application of service standards;
• contributing to business planning, quality assurance and service improvement; and
• leading an agreed area of service development through the Personal Performance and Development Review process.

What We Are Looking For From You

You will be a qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), with relevant experience of working with adults with physical disabilities and/or older people.

You will be able to work autonomously while contributing positively to the wider team. You will have strong assessment, communication, organisation and problem-solving skills, sound professional judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

You will be committed to strength-based, outcome-focused practice and to working collaboratively with individuals, carers, colleagues and partner agencies. You will also be able to mentor and support colleagues, share professional knowledge and contribute constructively to service development.

Additional information

With effect from the 1 st April 2021 this post attracts a market supplement of £3000 per annum full time equivalent. This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.

This post is part time and will work 30 hours per week.

We are committed to your professional development. Occupational Therapists are allocated four hours of continuing professional development each month, which may be used for self-directed learning or attendance at an organised workshop. Regular supervision and Personal Performance and Development Reviews are also provided.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications received in English.

This document is available in Welsh / Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg.

The interview process may be held in person or virtually using an appropriate online platform. The recruiting manager will confirm the arrangements.

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