At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide clinical leadership and support individuals with moving and handling needs.
- Company: Join West Northamptonshire Council's Specialist Moving and Handling Team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to mentor and develop best practices.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered Occupational Therapist with experience in moving and handling.
The predicted salary is between 42861 - 46304 £ per year.
Senior Occupational Therapist – Specialist Moving and Handling Team
About The Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Specialist Moving and Handling Team within West Northamptonshire Council.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly skilled Occupational Therapist with substantial expertise in moving and handling, who will provide clinical leadership and drive the continued development of our specialist service.
What will you be doing?
- Undertake holistic assessments to support individuals, families, and both formal and informal carers with the moving and handling of people.
- Manage a varied caseload, planning and delivering effective, outcome‑focused interventions.
- Develop and implement person‑centred support plans that promote independence and wellbeing.
- Work closely with formal and informal care providers to ensure interventions are delivered safely, effectively, and in line with best practice.
- Communicate effectively with individuals, families, carers, and professionals, providing regular updates and feedback.
- Complete clear, accurate, and timely case notes, assessments, and reports in line with service requirements and professional standards.
- Assess for and recommend appropriate equipment and adaptations, arranging provision and providing guidance on safe and effective use.
- Support individuals to improve their independence, confidence, and safety within their home environment.
- Provide specialist moving and handling advice and guidance to colleagues, care providers, and partner agencies.
- Contribute to the development of best practice, service improvements, and high‑quality outcomes across the Specialist Moving and Handling Team.
- Working Hours
21 hours per week: Monday to Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. These hours are indicative and flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the service.
About You
You're an Occupational Therapist who enjoys collaborative working, values person‑centred practice, and is committed to achieving positive outcomes.
- To Be Successful, You Will
- Hold current HCPC registration and a recognised Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- Have experience in moving and handling, including writing moving and handling plans and the provision of equipment and adaptations.
- Be confident undertaking moving and handling assessments and Mental Capacity Assessments.
- Demonstrate sound professional judgement, including in complex situations.
- Have strong communication and team‑working skills.
- Be able to effectively manage a varied caseload and prioritise competing demands.
- As This Role Involves Working Across Home, Office and Community Settings, You Must Have
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- The ability to travel across West Northamptonshire.
- We’d Love to Hear From You If You Also Have Experience In
- Supporting, supervising, or mentoring students and junior staff.
- Delivering training to health and social care professionals.
- Service development, audit activity, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Working within multidisciplinary teams and contributing to professional forums, research, or best practice networks.
- Salary
- Legal and Safeguarding Information
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The post also involves regulated activity and will require a Children and Adults Barred List check.
West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. West Northamptonshire Council is unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Equal Opportunities
West Northamptonshire Council is an equal opportunity employer.
We comply with the Equality Act 2010 and do not discriminate by gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, gender identity or any other characteristic.
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