Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist - Learning Disabilities

NHS; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Grimsby is seeking a Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist to join their committed learning disability team. This role involves providing person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, collaborating with various healthcare professionals, and leading a dynamic team. Ideal candidates should have substantial experience in the field and a passion for improving patient outcomes. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Full induction programme

CPD/development opportunities

Family-friendly flexible working

Qualifications

• Significant post-graduate experience in the relevant specialist area(s).
• Ability to manage a complex caseload and effectively lead a team.
• Experience of appraising others and providing clinical education.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to enable individuals to live independently and achieve their goals.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to reduce inequalities.
• Manage your own diary and be adaptable to service needs.

Skills

Effective team member

Proven leadership skills

Highly developed interpersonal skills

Effective IT skills

Ability to analyse complex information

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registered

Related Masters Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist - Learning Disabilities

Please note that Care Plus Group is not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA

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.

We are seeking to recruit apassionate, committed and highly motivated occupational therapist to join ourwell-established and innovative community learning disability team at Care Plus Group. The post will be based within the CommunityLearning disabilities team and also provide support for the Learningdisabilities day service provision at Cromwell Road. These services aim to meet the unique needs of thesepopulations through the provision of various Assessment and Treatment,Intervention and Support Pathways using a Psychology-led, Multi-Disciplinary,needs-led, person-centred approach. Youwill be joining a friendly, supportive and creative multi-disciplinary team,dedicated to achieving great outcomes for adults with learning disabilities.

Main duties of the job

Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist

Community Learning Disability Team

37.5 hrs a week, Mon-Fri, part time also considered

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 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.

You will have willhave a passion for improving the lives of adults with learning disabilities,collaborating with colleagues and across services to deliver results, and bepassionate about developing their own skills and those of colleagues. You willneed to be able to manage your own diary with the ability to adapt and beflexible to suit the needs of the service.

If you do not meet all of theessential criteria but have relevant experience please apply as we could support the development of suitable candidates.

For aninformal discussion please contact Leanne Capell at [e-mail]

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.