Occupational Therapist Band 6 adaptations service

NHS; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in Wakefield is seeking a highly motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their adaptations service. You will deliver client-centered assessments and interventions, supervise junior staff, and support individuals in achieving independent living through suitable adaptations. This role offers a friendly and inclusive environment with access to NHS benefits and support services.

Benefits

NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Health and wellbeing services

Onsite nurseries

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driving license and access to a vehicle with business insurance.
• Experience in diverse clinical settings is essential.
• Experience in Adaptations or community Occupational Therapy area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Service Users with complex needs within the Adaptations Service.
• Deliver specialized Occupational Therapy services using evidence-based principles.
• Provide supervision and leadership for junior staff.

Skills

Specialised Occupational Therapy skills

Client-centered assessment

Leadership

Experience in community OT

Education

Dip COT or relevant OT Degree

Registration with HPC

Tools

Driving license

Job description

Occupational Therapist Band 6 adaptations service

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the adaptations service as a highly motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist within Mid-Yorkshire NHS Trust, to be seconded to Wakefield Metropolitan District Council Adaptations Service.The Adaptations Service is a very busy MDT incorporating Occupational Therapists, Disability Officers, and Disabled Facilities Grants Officers, with NHS and Council staff working together to deliver major adaptations within the community.Our aim is to help people remain independent by providing suitable adaptations within the home environment, or through carrying out housing needs assessments to provide recommendations to support moving to a property that would be more suitable for their current and long-term needs.The service covers functional assessments for the environmental needs of both Adults and Children with complex ranges of disabilities and will provide experience with specialities, adaptations, and equipment including major extensions to peoples homes.The successful candidate will work together with the person and their families, carers, and contracted external companies and building contractors to help prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital / residential settings and allow people to remain in their own homes. This priority is high on the government agenda and is supported by substantial budgets to achieve this goal.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the delivery of specialised Occupational Therapy service within the Adaptations Service, utilising in-depth theoretical and technical skills.To independently manage a caseload of Service Users of all ages with complex needs within the Adaptations Service using evidence based, client centred principles to assess plan, implement and evaluate interventions in order to minimise disability and maximise independence for independent living.To provide leaderships, supervision and appraisal for junior and non-qualified staff and also students.To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy Services within the Adaptations Service, holding responsibility for defined projects.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job responsibilities

• Dip COT or relevant OT Degree
• Registration with HPC
• Holds a valid driving license and have access to a vehicle with business insurance
• Experience of a diverse range of clinical settings.
• Involvement in professional practice education.
• Experience of working within Adaptations or community Occupational Therapy area or related area.
• Supervision of junior and/or support staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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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.