About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work within the Locality Therapy Team within the West of Cornwall. The team consists of Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehabilitation Officers for the Hearing Impaired, a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist and Technical Officers.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for undertaking person-centred, strength-based assessments to enable people who have long term physical health / social care needs to maximise their functional and occupational performance in order to be able to continue to live safely and independently within their local communities. As part of this, you will be involved in focusing upon preventing, reducing and delaying the need for care and support. This, in turn, will help to ensure that our residents, families, and communities have the right support in the right place at the right time.You'll be involved in completing environmental and functional assessments within a persons home, linking in with reablement and rehabilitation services within your Primary Care Network area as and when needed; assisting with the provision of information and advice; provision of equipment; the recommendation of minor and major adaptations and /or rehousing advice, in order to promote the persons wellbeing and independence.Your role will also involve seeking new, creative, innovative, cost-efficient and effective solutions to the persons situation.You may also be involved in seating and/or moving and handling assessments, advising on optimal care where appropriate.You'll need to be innovative with strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to work well under pressure and have an understanding of the six principles of Safeguarding.You will be expected to use evidence-based practice to deliver positive outcomes.
About us
Cornwall Councils ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met.
Our core employee rewards and benefits include:
a competitive salary.a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributionsa generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave.a national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programmeregular supervision to help you to develop your knowledge and skills using the 4 Pillars of Practice and relevant KSF modules alongside daily support from experienced colleagues and wider multidisciplinary team.there will also be the opportunity to attend internal and external courses in relation to your identified learning needs .you will also have the opportunity to supervise others and to support student placementsEmployee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services
Job description Job responsibilities
The Service & Team:
We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work within the Locality Therapy Team within the West of Cornwall. The team consists of Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehabilitation Officers for the Hearing Impaired, a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist and Technical Officers.
The Role:
You will be entering an exciting but changing and challenging work landscape as we move towards multi-disciplinary, locality-based and strengths-based working within Primary Care Network areas with a closer integrated way of working with our Health colleagues.
We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to develop and expand their skills within the area of Adult Social Care.Within your clinical caseload, you will be responsible for undertaking person-centred, strength-based assessments to enable people who have long term physical health / social care needs to maximise their functional and occupational performance in order to be able to continue to live safely and independently within their local communities. As part of this, you will be involved in focusing upon preventing, reducing and delaying the need for care and support. This, in turn, will help to ensure that our residents, families, and communities have the right support in the right place at the right time.You will be involved in completing environmental and functional assessments within a persons home, linking in with reablement and rehabilitation services within your Primary Care Network area as and when needed; assisting with the provision of information and advice; provision of equipment; the recommendation of minor and major adaptations and /or rehousing advice, in order to promote the persons wellbeing and independence. Your role will also involve seeking new, creative, innovative, cost-efficient and effective solutions to the persons situation.You may also be involved in seating and/or moving and handling assessments, advising on optimal care where appropriate.You will need to be innovative with strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to work well under pressure and have an understanding of the six principles of Safeguarding.You will be expected to use evidence-based practice to deliver positive outcomes.The option of full and/or part time roles can be discussed in the interview.This is an exciting role and the rewards could be tremendous, both professionally and personally. This is your chance to make a difference in peoples lives. Join us, and youll be part of a welcoming, committed team with a network of supportive colleagues to work alongside.
This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.
This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.
Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday 7.5 hours per day generally worked between 8.45am and 5.15pm (formal service hours).
A flexible working pattern can be considered.
What youll need to succeed:
Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy; Diploma, Degree, Masters or equivalent
Professional registration with HCPC.
Extensive experience in working as an autonomous Band 6 Occupational Therapist either within the NHS or Adult Social Care.
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What youll get in return:
Cornwall Councils ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met.
Our core employee rewards and benefits include:
a competitive salary.a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributionsa generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave.a national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programmeregular supervision to help you to develop your knowledge and skills using the 4 Pillars of Practice and relevant KSF modules alongside daily support from experienced colleagues and wider multidisciplinary team.there will also be the opportunity to attend internal and external courses in relation to your identified learning needs .you will also have the opportunity to supervise others and to support student placementsEmployee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services
Please note, as this is a position with Cornwall Council, if your application is shortlisted, your details will be securely transferred to Cornwall Council's recruitment system for the purposes of progressing your application.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Substantial experience of working within an Occupational Therapy setting, through work-based experience. Demonstrable knowledge of current developments in health and social care
Qualifications Essential
Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy Health & Care Professions Council registration
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Understanding and application of anti-discriminatory practice Able to demonstrate good time management and organisational skills whilst working within organisational processes and procedures Demonstrable knowledge of current developments in health and social care Be IT literate Ability to work under pressure, able to work in challenging settings. Ability to work independently. Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations. Knowledge of key principles of specialist areas of work such as ergonomics, moving and handling, optimal care and building solutions
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.
Employer details Employer name Cornwall Council
Address St John's Hall
Alverton Street
Penzance
Cornwall
TR18 2QR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)