Occupational Therapist Team Manager

Manchester City Council; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Manchester seeks an Occupational Therapy Team Manager to lead a team of OTs in performing complex assessments and ensuring the highest quality of service delivery to citizens. The ideal candidate will possess a BSc Hons in Occupational Therapy, have relevant managerial experience, and be knowledgeable about social care legislation. A valid driving licence and a commitment to applying for a DBS check are essential. An exciting opportunity to enhance independence and improve quality of life awaits.

Benefits

Essential Car User Allowance

Qualifications

• Must hold a full valid driving licence.
• Experience in managing a team of occupational therapists.
• Knowledge of assessment and interventions for various medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of OTs performing complex assessments.
• Chair non-stock equipment panels with staff and health colleagues.
• Ensure optimal delivery of social care services.

Skills

Knowledge of complex equipment

Understanding of relevant Social Care legislation

Experience in a supervisory/managerial role

Assessment and intervention skills

Education

BSc Hons Occupational Therapy

Job description

Working Hours: 35 Hours per week

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Additional Payments: Essential Car User Allowance

Closing Date: 15 July 2024

This role is subject to -

Qualification: BSc Hons Occupational Therapy and registration with HCPC

Driving Licence: you must always hold a full valid driving licence

Essential Car Documentation: This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work. You will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance: this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within adult social care for an Occupational Therapy Team Manager to be part of MEAP (Manchester Equipment and Adaptations Partnership)

Theroleholder will manage a team of OTs who carry out complex assessments for specialist equipment and adaptations, along with moving and handling assessments

Theroleholder will provide a comprehensive and streamlined service to citizens, to maximise independence, choice, safety and quality of life.

The key functions of theroleinclude chairing nonstock equipment panel for both staff within MEAP and our colleagues in health, managing performance in relation to KPIs and targets. Signing off assessments and providing support, guidance and advice in relation to assessment outcomes

The main objective of the team is to enable people to live as independently as possible within their own homes. Theroleholder will work closely with Health, Care agencies, families and key stakeholders to ensure delivery of a cohesive, efficient and cost-effective service.

• The candidate must hold the relevant OT qualification and ideally have some experience in a supervisory / managerial role.
• They must have Knowledge of complex equipment and major adaptations and have knowledge and application of assessment and interventions relevant to people with a range of medical conditions.
• Have an understanding of relevant Social Care legislation
• Willingness to consent to and apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check for both children and adults
• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle