About this role
Job summary
Joining our motivated, supportive team as an Advanced Practitioner, you'll be an experienced and qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration. You'll lead complex casework, support staff development, and contribute to innovative service delivery that promotes independence and wellbeing. You'll model best practice, lead on high-risk and complex cases, and play a key role in our multi-disciplinary Reablement Service. You'll be instrumental in shaping occupational therapy practice and supporting the professional growth of our practitioners.
Main duties of the job
Lead complex casework: Assess, plan, and review high-risk cases. Deliver person-centred interventions to help individuals maintain or regain independence in daily lifeProvide expert advice & training: Support and supervise Occupational Therapists, particularly in high-risk or challenging cases. Provide expert advice and advocacy to individuals and communitiesChampion Occupational Therapy: Promote innovative approaches to occupational therapy and service deliveryPromote teamwork: Work closely with Occupational Therapists, practitioners, carers, sensory staff and support teams to improve service delivery and outcomesQuality of care: Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and professional standards, informed by social care legislation and clinical knowledgeWhat we're looking for:
Occupational Therapy qualification and professional registration with HCPCStrong understanding of the statutory duties of local government in social care and the social care modelExperience of supervising staff with a strong commitment to sharing knowledge, developing practitioners' learning and professional growth and supporting with high-risk casesSignificant experience in assessment, planning and reviewing of case workGood problem-solving skills, with the ability to recognise problems, identify solutions and negotiate in challenging situationsCommitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours
About us
Make a Difference: Work in collaborative partnership with organisations across Health and Social care to maximise independence, prevent hospital admissions, and facilitate rapid discharge from hospital to improve outcomes for the people of HampshireCareer Growth: Opportunities to develop your leadership skills. Our Advanced Practitioners (Occupational Therapists) are paid a market supplement of £3,000 per annumProfessional Development: Supportive supervision and continuous learning opportunitiesWork-Life Balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life alongside paid enhancements for weekend and bank holiday workEmployee Support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial adviceCompetitive Benefits Package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government PensionTo learn more please review our Candidate Pack on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying
Other roles you may have experience in may include: Rehabilitation Therapist, Senior Practitioner, Senior Occupational Therapist
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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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.
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 Hampshire County Council
Address Elizabeth II Court
The Castle
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 8UB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)