This is an opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to work in the community across South Bedfordshire, primarily within the Transfer of Care Team, though supporting the other services when needs require.

You will hold a full clinical caseload, with a focus on supporting individuals to live independently and safely. You will be part of a dynamic team that supports student placements and apprenticeships. You will receive and provide monthly supervision and complete a preceptorship course.

Candidates awaiting their Honours degree and HCPC registration are welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

• To manage a full clinical caseload
• To support clients to regain their independence within their own place of residency
• Empower and educate service users about their holistic health and well-being to enhance quality of life and prevent relapse, considering the need for rehabilitation, social inclusion and health promotion.
• To use clinical reasoning and evidence based practices compliant with with Trust policies and National Legislation.
• To support junior staff with supervision

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 description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please kindly refer to the detailed job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education / qualification

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered
• Preceptorship completed or willing to complete

Desirable

• Member of RCOT

Experience

Essential

• Achieved a range of clinical experience as a student or junior level
• Ability to organise/prioritise workload
• Ability to work alone and part of a team

Desirable

• Community Setting Experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Understand a range of medical conditions
• Understand changes within the NHS and impacts on therapy services
• IT Skills

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant CPD

Other

Essential

• Full Drivers Licence
• Access to a vehicle

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Grove View Integrated Health and Care Hub

Court Drive

Dunstable

LU5 4JD

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