At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to improve lives through innovative occupational therapy.
- Company: South Bedfordshire Community Health Services, dedicated to making a positive difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on inclusivity and respect.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of change and make a real impact in your community.
- Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registered, with leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 38682 - 46580 £ per year.
Are you looking to progress your career and be at the forefront of change? South Bedfordshire Community Health Services are looking for a full time band 6 Occupational Therapist to be part of the Community Occupational Therapy service within the Primary Care Home Team. We are a 7 day service 8am-9pm.
Main Duties of the Job
- You will work closely alongside all members of the therapy team: Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Assistant Practitioners and Rehabilitation Support Workers, as well as a wider multi-disciplinary workforce across Bedfordshire.
- You will build close links with the professionals and services required to wrap around the needs of each individual to provide a holistic approach.
- You will need to be innovative, forward thinking, self-driven with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Take pride in your work, be highly motivated and dynamic, have a flexible approach and be able to embrace change.
- Being a collaborative worker, with the ability to network and build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders will be essential.
About Us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job Responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy. All applicants need to hold a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC as well as holding leadership experience with team management skills. Due to the nature of the post the applicant must be able to meet the travel requirements to travel across the county of Bedfordshire.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
- Essential: Degree in Occupational Therapy, HCPC Registered
- Desirable: Community Experience, Practice Educator trained
Experience
- Essential: Experience of a broad range of physical conditions
- Desirable: NHS Experience
Knowledge and Skills
- Essential: Demonstrates sound leadership skills through experience, demonstrates understanding of evidence based therapeutic knowledge and skills
- Desirable: Ability to work as part of a team and as a lone worker
Other
- Essential: Access to a vehicle and holds a Full UK Drivers license, able to work weekends and bank holidays
- Desirable: To be able to work flexibly across services
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