This Senior Occupational Therapist post sits in the countywide Children and Families Occupational Therapy Service at Hampshire County Council. The work centres on assessing and managing high-risk and complex cases for disabled children, alongside specialist equipment and home adaptations, with the postholder mentoring other therapists and assistants. Based at whichever of the Havant, Alton or Basingstoke offices is nearest home, the role mainly covers East Hampshire and needs regular travel across the county. Candidates need HCPC registration as an occupational therapist.
What the job involves
- Assess, plan and manage high-risk and complex cases for children with physical and learning disabilities, autism and ADHD
- Complete moving and handling plans to implement home adaptations
- Deliver person-centred functional assessments and interventions that help children carry out everyday activities
- Provide supervision, mentoring and expert advice to occupational therapists, students and occupational therapy assistants
- Deliver specialist equipment and home adaptation services
- Review, screen and prioritise waiting lists
- Authorise referrals, allocate cases and brief team members
- Work with health professionals, council staff and housing associations
- Promote training and professional development across the team
Qualifications
- Qualified occupational therapist
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration
What’s offered
- Market supplement of £4,500 pro-rata, per annum
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Occupational sick pay
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, with 24/7 telephone support, online resources and legal and financial advice
- Supportive supervision and continuous learning opportunities
- Opportunities to develop leadership skills
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
