Advanced Occupational Therapy Practitioner

Advanced Occupational Therapy Practitioner

Join Nottinghamshire County Council a dedicated team committed to making a difference in our community. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Our focus is on delivering high-quality services that empower individuals and promote independence. Be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth!

Main duties of the job

• Support and Supervise: Provide guidance and supervision to team members, fostering their professional development
• Maintain Workflows: Ensure the teams workload is managed effectively, keeping everything running smoothly
• Deputise: Step in for the team manager, providing leadership and support during their absence
• Collaborate: Work closely with colleagues to deliver outstanding occupational therapy services to our clients

What we offer

• A place to belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle
• Generous Leave: A supportive environment with ample time off to recharge

Required Skills and Qualifications

To excel in this role, you will need:

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Experience in adult social care setting
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices in occupational therapy

Desirable qualities

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Compassion: A genuine desire to help others and improve their quality of life
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills to effectively share information and ideas
• Collaboration: The ability to work well with others, fostering a team spirit
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to changing situations and client needs

Experience

• At least 2 years working as a qualified experienced Band B Occupational Therapist or at an equivalent level.
• Significant post qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience of complex occupational therapy casework responsibility, including mental capacity assessments, safeguarding investigations, reablement/enablement, and major adaptation design, commissioning support packages and complex moving and handling.
• Experience of supporting people in relation to risk management, strength-based outcome planning and multi-disciplinary working.
• Experience of supporting and mentoring qualified, newly qualified, and unqualified Occupational therapy staff.

Qualifications

• An Occupational Therapy Qualification HCPC

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.

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