Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist - Learning Disabilities

Integrated Care System; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health organization is seeking a Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist to join their dedicated team. The role involves managing a complex caseload, providing multidisciplinary support, and leading interventions for individuals with learning disabilities. This exciting opportunity allows professionals to enhance their careers while making a positive impact in their community, with excellent terms and conditions on offer.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible working options

Extensive CPD/development opportunities

Employee ownership model

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively manage a complex caseload.
• Proven leadership skills with effective team management.
• Significant post-graduate experience in specialist area.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy support for individuals to achieve independence.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to reduce inequalities.
• Lead assessments and treatments using a person-centred approach.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Ability to manage staff

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Related Masters Degree or equivalent level of experience

HCPC Registered

Clinical Supervisor accreditation

Membership of RCOT

Tools

M365 applications

Job description

Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist - Learning Disabilities

CarePlus Group (CPG) works in partnership with Navigo to deliver NeurodiversityServices for people with Learning Disabilities and Autistic people within NorthEast Lincolnshire and across the Humber TCP.These services aim to meet the unique needs of these populations throughthe provision of various Assessment and Treatment, Intervention and SupportPathways using a Psychology-led, Multi-Disciplinary, needs-led, person-centredapproach.

Please note that Care Plus Group is notcurrently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA

Main duties of the job

Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist

Community Learning Disability Team

37.5 hours per week (Mon to Fri) - Part Time Hours considered

We are seeking a highlymotivated and passionate Occupational Therapist to join the Therapy Team atCare Plus Group. The post will be based within the Community Learning Disabilities Team and also provide support for the learning disabilities dayservice provision at Cromwell Road. These services aim to meet the unique needsof these populations through the provision of various assessment and treatment, intervention and support pathways using a psychology-led, multi-disciplinary,needs-led, person-centred approach.

As the Lead OccupationalTherapist you will provide support to ensure people are able to live anenriched life and be as independent as possible. They are a person-centredservice offering a wide variety of support such as accessing health promotiongroups, working on road safety, enable individuals to complete activities ofdaily living more independently, improving mobility, supporting individuals tomeet goals around finances and relationships and ensuring individuals haveappropriate housing and this is adapted to meet their needs.

Working closelywith other team members, GP's, practice nurses, hospital staff and a wide rangeof other professionals and agencies, with an aim of reducing inequalities forthe individuals that access the service.

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, establishedin 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employover 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture wehave developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvementof our staff.

We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NELincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback.Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awardsincluding winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold thehighest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducingour carbon footprint.

We offer excellent terms and conditions includingoptional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Providerclosed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programmeand an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognisecontinuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposesof annual leave entitlement.

We are a supportive employer and operate in a waywhich supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer,committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the samecommitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer,we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separatedocument with the person specification please refer to this for moreinformation.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

• Able to effectively manage a complex caseload
• Ability to manage a team and allocate work appropriately
• Knowledge of the MCA and best interest procedures
• Ability to effectively deal with staffing issues
• Effective team member
• Proven leadership skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Ability to analyse complex information and problem solve
• Ability to present complex and sensitive information in both verbal and written format, appropriate to audience.
• Effective IT skills including use of M365 applications, including but not limited to Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word
• Knowledge of wider issues within field of expertise, with ability to discuss and support team
• Self-reliant, autonomous practitioner
• Highly self-motivated
• Able to motivate others, including patients and team members
• Experience of managing staff and other resources

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered
• Related Masters Degree or equivalent level of experience
• Clinical Supervisor accreditation
• Membership of RCOT

Experience

• Significant post-graduate experience in the relevant specialist area(s)
• In depth knowledge of research and policies relating to specialist area
• Demonstrates excellent clinical reasoning skills relating to working with complexity
• Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools and of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the Specialist area
• Excellent organisational skills
• Experience of appraising others
• Experience of presentations to a range of audiences
• Clinical education of students, assistants or other staff
• Experience of several specialist areas of work

Other

• Willingness to work flexibly
• Able to move and handle safely
• Able to maintain moderate physical effort
• Ability to transport self and equipment around the North East Lincolnshire area
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group Core Values

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.

£43,906 to £50,612 a yearpro rata per annum.