About this role
Job summary
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
Band 6: £39,959-£48,117
22.5 Hours per week
Permanent
Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our South Kirklees Orthopaedic and Frailty team.
Locala community rehabilitation service provides high quality care to patients in their own homes, community rehabilitation facilities and care homes. We are patient centred and holistic in our approach and work with patients to maximise their independence.
The role requires a motivated and dynamic person to work within an established service, and it is essential that you can work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience of treating patients with falls, frailty , vascular and orthopaedic conditions is essential. Good communication skills and team working are also essentialqualities.
There are opportunities for training within the team.
This is a community-based role so being a driver with access to a vehicle for business use is an essential requirement for the role.
We offer:
A comprehensive inductionSupervisionAnnual appraisalOpportunities to attend training as identified through the appraisal processIf you can use your own initiative, be flexible in your approach and are motivated to be part of a continually developing service, come and join us.
Applicants need to be HCPC registered and must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. This role is not applicable for sponsorship.
About us
Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.
We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.
Locala is a Disability Confident employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.
Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:-
Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible. Generous pension We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8% Refer a Friend Scheme - If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Desirable
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Experience Essential
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Desirable
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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 Locala Health and Wellbeing
Address Mill Hill Health Centre 86 Dalton Green Lane Huddersfield, HD5 9TS United Kingdom
Huddersfield
HD5 9TS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.locala.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)