Principal Occupational Therapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 42.000 - 64.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Career development and training

Wellbeing support and activities

Descripción de la vacante

Camden Council’s Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy service is seeking a principal OT to provide clinical and strategic leadership. This permanent part-time post (30 hours per week) offers hybrid working and a remit to embed strengths-based practice across assessments, interventions and decisions.

You will lead a team of Occupational Therapists and Advanced Practitioners, require HCPC registration and substantial post-qualification experience in statutory care or health, and shape service

Formación

• Substantial post-qualification experience in statutory adult social care or health
• Current HCPC registration
• Experience in complex assessments, risk assessment and care and support planning
• Experience working with adults with diverse and complex needs
• Strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic and clinical leadership to the Occupational Therapy service
• Lead and drive service innovation at the front door of adult social care
• Lead and develop a team of Occupational Therapists and Advanced Practitioners
• Champion strengths-based Occupational Therapy practice that starts with what matters to people
• Shape how Occupational Therapy contributes to Camden's What Matters approach
• Embed strengths-based practice across assessments, interventions and decision-making with social workers and health colleagues
• Develop approaches that maximise independence, build resilience and use people's strengths, networks and resources
• Work across the Council, Health, Housing and partners in Northwest Central London to influence practice and improve outcomes
• Develop innovative solutions and meaningful service developments
• Champion professional excellence across adult social care

Educación

Occupational Therapist

Descripción del empleo

A newly created principal post in Camden's Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy service, sitting at the front door of adult social care. The role gives clinical and strategic leadership to the OT service and a team of Occupational Therapists and Advanced Practitioners, with a remit to embed strengths-based practice across assessments, interventions and decisions. It is a permanent part-time post of 30 hours a week, with hybrid working. Applicants need current HCPC registration and substantial post-qualification experience in statutory adult social care or health.

What the job involves

• Provide strategic and clinical leadership to the Occupational Therapy service
• Lead and drive service innovation at the front door of adult social care
• Lead and develop a team of Occupational Therapists and Advanced Practitioners
• Champion strengths-based Occupational Therapy practice that starts with what matters to people
• Shape how Occupational Therapy contributes to Camden's What Matters approach
• Embed strengths-based practice across assessments, interventions and decision-making with social workers and health colleagues
• Develop approaches that maximise independence, build resilience and use people's strengths, networks and resources
• Work across the Council, Health, Housing and partners in Northwest Central London to influence practice and improve outcomes
• Develop innovative solutions and meaningful service developments
• Champion professional excellence across adult social care

What’s required

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Occupational Therapist

Registration & licences

• Current HCPC registration

Experience

• Substantial post-qualification experience in statutory adult social care or health
• Undertaking complex assessments, risk assessment and management, and care and support planning
• Working with adults with diverse and often complex needs

Skills & knowledge

• Significant expertise in adult social care
• Strong professional leadership capabilities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to drive service improvement and promote a culture of excellence
• Comprehensive understanding of national policy, legislation, research and emerging best practice

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

What’s offered

• 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Interest free loans
• Access to staff networks
• Career development and training
• Wellbeing support and activities