Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist - Bon Accord Care - ABC12906

Aberdeen City Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking an Occupational Therapist to manage and supervise a Community Occupational Therapy team. The role involves ensuring high standards of care and effective communication with service users and professionals. Candidates must have a professional qualification in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration, and a full UK driving license. This is a permanent, full-time position based in various locations throughout Aberdeen, offering the opportunity to lead a dedicated team and help improve outcomes for individuals and families.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with HCPC is required.
• Must have a current Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Occupational Therapy Lead in managing the Community Occupational Therapy team.
• Ensure high standards of person-centred care.
• Communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Skills

Effective communication

Flexible and creative approach

Leadership and motivation

High quality customer service

Competence with MS Office

Planning and decision making

Education

Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy

Registration with HCPC

PVG (adults & children)

Current Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Job Description

"Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for. If you are new to the caring profession you should check to see if it is the career for you by going to http://www.aquestionofcare.org.uk and trying their interactive video challenge".

Location: Various Locations throughout Aberdeen

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Job Purpose:

To Support the Occupational Therapy Lead to manage and supervise the operational delivery of a high standard of person centred care and support by the Community Occupational Therapy team. Ensuring the provision of a comprehensive, intensive service and promoting good outcomes for individuals, their families and carers

Requirements

• Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with HCPC
• PVG (adults & children)
• Current Full UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

The post holder is expected to demonstrate:

• Ability to communicate effectively with service users, staff, carers and internal/external professionals to achieve improved outcomes for service users
• A flexible and creative approach in order to manage human, physical and financial resources effectively
• An ability to lead and motivate a team, providing supervision, guidance and support to team members
• Commitment to providing high quality customer service
• Competence with a range of ICT packages including MS Office
• Ability to chair meetings and case conferences effectively
• Planning and decision making skills

The Individual

Please see Job Profile for further details