Occupational Therapist Band 5

Millbrook Group Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chelmsford is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to assess technology equipment needs for service users with various disabilities. Ideal for those newly qualified, strong support from the team is offered. The role involves regular travel and can accommodate hybrid working arrangements, along with competitive benefits including up to 33 days holiday and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 33 days holiday

5% enhanced employer pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Company Sick Pay

Exclusive perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Technology Enabled Care (TEC) is a plus.
• Ability to drive and access a car is required.
• No prior experience with TEC needed; support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Triage and assess technology equipment needs of service users.
• Document and manage referrals and assessments accurately.

Skills

Driving License

Microsoft proficiency

Job description

Job Advert

Livity Life Ltd, (part of the Millbrook Healthcare Group), is one of the country's leading providers of Technology Enabled Care
services (TEC) contracted and commissioned to Local authorities and the NHS.

We are looking for a Band 5 OT to join our Band 7 OT as we extend our workstreams: we work with adults, children, and those with
mental and physical health challenges by using TEC as an intervention and an assessment tool.

We need you if you can drive and have access to a car, and are familiar and proficient with using Microsoft. You don’t need
experience or knowledge about using TEC, although it will be an advantage – the team in Chelmsford and the wider Livity team will
support you.

You will be responsible for triaging and undertaking assessments for technology equipment needs of service users with a variety of
physical, cognitive, sensory, and learning disabilities within the contracted time frames. Part of your responsibilities will be
clear and accurate documentation and management of referrals and assessments on the fulfilment system designed for use by Livity
Life.

This role may suit someone who is newly qualified, and we would welcome applications from anyone at the beginning of their career.

Please contact us if you want an informal chat/visit or to apply for the role.

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Benefits include:

• Competitive salary in line with agenda for change band 5
• Up to 33 days holiday including bank holidays + optional 5 unpaid days
• 5% enhanced employer contribution Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay
• Staff benefit scheme – 200+ exclusive perks and discounts from leading retailers and leisure outlets

The role is based at our office in Chelmsford, with regular travel to events and service users across Essex required. Opportunities for national travel to our other contracts and events can be discussed but are not essential. Hybrid working can be discussed.

Our ambition at Millbrook Healthcare is to become the leading provider in the assisted living sector while ensuring our core company values ‘CARES’ remain unchanged. We are always looking to recruit hardworking and talented individuals to become part of our ongoing growth and success. You’ll enjoy all the support and encouragement you need to reach your potential and develop a rewarding career.

Our core values:

• Care and respect for colleagues and service users
• Accountable and proud
• Ready to learn and grow
• Enhance our service users’ lives
• Socially responsible, ethical, and transparent

This role involves working in a regulated activity and may be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and social media screening.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.