About this role
Job summary
The Occupational Therapist in the Long Term OT Team, will support adults with complex, long-term conditions and disabilities to live safely and independently in their own homes.
This role holder will manage a specialist caseload, completing person-centred, strengths-based assessments and delivering practical interventions tailored to individual goals.
This includes prescribing and monitoring equipment, promoting assistive technology, supporting safe transfers of care and maintaining accurate clinical records. Working collaboratively with service users, carers and partners across health, housing, social care and the voluntary sector, you will contribute to coordinated care, service improvement and high-quality professional practice, while providing guidance and supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistants where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Conduct holistic, person-centred assessments of service users and carers in their homes.Manage a specialist caseload involving adults with complex, long-term conditions and disabilities.Develop strengths-based support plans and set SMART therapeutic goals.
About us
As part of Slough Borough Council, you will join an organisation focused on improving outcomes for residents, communities and the local environment. Our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities works collaboratively with residents, carers, families, colleagues and partner organisations to provide high-quality, person-centred support. The team is committed to strengths-based practice, professional curiosity and making a positive difference in peoples lives.
You will be part of a friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment where colleagues share knowledge, work together and take pride in delivering services that matter. We value a strong work ethic built on compassion, accountability, innovation and respect. Staff are encouraged to contribute ideas, learn from one another and play an active role in helping the Council move forward together.
Working with us offers the opportunity to develop your career while being supported to balance work and personal commitments. Alongside a competitive salary, employees benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements, annual leave entitlement, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, wellbeing initiatives, employee networks and opportunities to contribute to meaningful change for the people of Slough.
Job description Job responsibilities
Deliver interventions that promote safety, independence and quality of life. Prescribe, provide and monitor disability equipment and adaptations safely. Promote assistive technology and digital tools, such as AskSARA, to reduce reliance on formal care. Apply manual handling legislation, training and best practice to all relevant interventions. Work collaboratively with carers and professionals across health, housing, social care and voluntary organisations. Contribute to multidisciplinary assessments, treatment planning, care pathways and safe transfers or discharges. Maintain accurate, timely and up-to-date clinical records. Participate in supervision, appraisals, peer review and continuing professional development. Provide supervision and guidance to Occupational Therapy Assistants where appropriate. Contribute to service development, quality improvement and cost-effective care.
Person Specification
Skills and abilities Essential
Experience of diffusing conflict and complaints. Problem solving/decision making skills based on client needs and goals. Excellent assessment and recording skills Demonstrates positive attitudes and behaviours, taking a strength-based approach to assessments. Willingness to take responsibility and use initiative, according to level of experience and delegations Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties and in difficult situations. To be proficient in the use of ICT systems and packages Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and influence others. Excellent time management skills, including the ability to work to deadlines. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and concentrate in conditions requiring emotional demands. Ability to work autonomously, prioritising and organising own work and caseload, including delegation. Physically capable of carrying, transporting and fitting equipment in peoples homes, within manual handling constraints and guidelines
Desirable
N/A
Qualifications Essential
Degree/Diploma/MSc in Occupational Therapy. HCPC Registered. Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Desirable
Masters level qualification in specialist area.
Knowledge and understanding Essential
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English. Knowledge of relevant legislation, national guidelines and best-practice for a range of conditions. Comprehensive knowledge of appropriate and available Occupational Therapy assessments and approaches, including outcome measures and goal setting. General knowledge of safe installations and use of Assistive Technology, disability equipment and adaptations
Desirable
N/A
Experience Essential
Can demonstrate and evidence skills in working with all age groups and many pathologies and disabilities Experience of working with people of diverse cultural and religious communities Proven ability in implementing Clinical Governance. Experience of contributing to service/quality improvement. Experience of working within a community or acute therapy team. Experience of case-management in clients with complex long-term conditions and disabilities Experience of working with staff and managers at all levels across the community, engaging with health, housing, partner agencies, and voluntary sector. Moving and Handling case work experience.
Desirable
N/A
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Slough Borough Council
Address Slough Borough Council
Observatory house
25 Windsor Road, Slough
Berkshire
SL1 2EL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.slough.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)