About this role
Job summary
This role will work across multiple teams in Health and Social Care to support them in finding innovative solutions for people with complex needs.
Main duties of the job
Lead on the use of OT methods, functional assessments and evidencebased interventions that promote independence
Work across organisations to deliver seamless, joinedup support for individuals with complex needs
Use your extensive knowledge of community equipment, prescribing equipment that supports people to live fulfilling lives at home
Use your understanding of legislation around provision of equipment andadaptations to ensure the overall most appropriate, cost-effective solutions
Offer clinical leadership
Contribute to service development, development of innovative practices, quality improvement and crosssector collaboration
About us
A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
Hybrid and flexible working options
An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes
Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here
Job description Job responsibilities
The Senior Occupational Therapist within the Social Care Occupational Therapy Service will have professional responsibility for the support and supervision of qualified and unqualified team members, commensurate with their grade. They will also have responsibility for assessment of people with a disability and provision of the appropriate recommendations in order to assist in the Departments statutory obligations under current legislation. This may include advice, provision of equipment, adaptations to the home and/or referral to other agencies. The Senior Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the management of their own caseload, and supporting team members in the management of their caseloads.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Dip C.O.T or equivalent degree State Registration in Occupational Therapy
Experience Essential
Experience of Social Services or relevant Health Authority Post qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist within a Social Services Department. Also to have shown full competence over the full range of occupational therapist duties and responsibilities.
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 Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Address Civic Centre
Glebe Street
Stoke
Staffordshire
ST4 1HH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stoke.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)