Occupational Therapist

TN United Kingdom; Gosport; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join their dedicated team in Gosport. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential support to older adults, helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life. You'll conduct assessments, tailor care plans, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care. This position offers a supportive environment, professional growth opportunities, and a competitive benefits package. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Occupational sick pay

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Bank holiday and weekend enhancements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with current HCPC registration.
• Ability to provide first-class therapy support to older adults.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and deliver interventions for new residents.
• Establish connections with residents and their families.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Team player

Problem-solving skills

Empathy and compassion

Respect and patience

Education

HCPC registration as Occupational Therapist

Job description

Salary Range:£39,382 - £43,679 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £11,976 - £13,282 per annum), plus Market Supplement of £2,000 pro-rata, per annum

Work Location:Woodcot Lodge, Gosport

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 12 May 2025

The Role:

Our Short Term Bedded Services help Hampshire residents with timely discharges and admission avoidance, and provide community options, through strength based and person-centred assessment. As a qualified Occupational Therapist with a current HCPC registration, you’ll provide first-class occupational therapy support to older adults, helping them to get back on their feet and ready to go home.

What you'll do:

• Conduct initial assessments for new residents and deliver appropriate interventions, enabling you to see first-hand the impact of your support.
• Establish positive and supportive connections with residents, their families, and carers.
• Tailor your care planning to meet the unique needs of each resident, ensuring person-centred care.
• Build a network of internal and external colleagues, and work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to share expertise and seek advice, to ensure comprehensive care.

What we're looking for:

• Newly qualified or experienced Occupational Therapists.
• Communication skills: Clear and effective verbal and written communication with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Adaptability: Ability to work flexibly and respond to changing needs.
• Team player: Enjoy working closely with others to provide high-quality care.
• Problem-solving skills: Handle unexpected situations calmly and effectively.
• Empathy and compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide emotional support.
• Respect and patience: Treat residents with dignity and adapt to their individual needs.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Occupational Therapist role,team and our values. The section‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about.Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements anddemonstrate our values, in your application.

• Rewarding work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for.
• Supportive environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
• Professional growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here .
• Bank holiday and weekend enhancements: This role involves some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.

This role involves some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Rehabilitation Therapist.

Values Based Recruitment:

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.

Additional Information:

Find out more about Working with us in Adults’ Health and Care, including our benefits and the recruitment process.

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact [e-mail]
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Jade Delaney, Registered Manager on [e-mail]

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

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Created on 01/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom