Occupational Therapist Specialist

Job Introduction

Community Occupational Therapist

Permanent | Full time 37 hours

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about advancing their career in a highly rewarding role, making a real difference to the lives of residents and clients across Northumberland.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys variety in their day-to-day work and is eager to develop their Occupational Therapy expertise by supporting a diverse range of clients with a range of health and social care needs.

We currently have a permanent, full-time vacancy within the Northumberland Countywide OT Service, base to be confirmed. This role will include an exciting opportunity to work into hospitals as part of a pilot focussed on hospital discharges.

The role is offered at NCC Salary Band 8, with a salary range of £39,862 – £44,075 (dependant on experience) including annual increments.

This role is the equivalent to NHS Band 6.
Why Choose Community Occupational Therapy?

• We are committed to helping our staff excel, because when you thrive, so do the people we support.That’swhy we provide the best possible guidance and resources to enable you to deliver an outstanding service.
• Our Occupational Therapy Service consistently achieves high performance, reflecting the dedication of our team to delivering a responsive, high-quality service for Northumberland residents.
• Community work is diverse and stimulating, offering opportunities to undertake everything from assessments for basic and complex equipment and minor adaptations to major adaptations and manual handling assessments and recommendations.
• You will work with adults across Northumberland who experience functional challenges related to physical disabilities, mental health conditions, or learning disabilities. This variety makes the role both interesting and deeply rewarding.
• Our teams include Occupational Therapy Assistants, Technical Instructors, and qualified Occupational Therapists. We share office space with wider Adult Social Care services and the Northumberland Short Term Support Service, ensuring you have a multidisciplinary team around you.
• We are strengthening links with local Primary Care Networks to enhance services for residents andmaintainclose relationships with residential care homes through a programme of regular reviews.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an individual who embodies the values of Northumberland County Council and our Occupational Therapy service by:

• Putting residents first and ensuring their identified needs are met promptly and efficiently
• Delivering excellence andmaintaininghigh standardsof quality in service provision
• Demonstrating respect for both service users and colleagues

• Contributing to the safety and wellbeing of our communities

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Essential Requirements

• A degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details.

For an informal conversation about the position please contact Amy Stewart (OT Senior Manager) on 07814 787 403 or Tracey Moore (OT Senior Manager) on 07967 810623.

Northumberland County Council is committed to supporting Occupational Therapists to develop confidence and capability within adult social care practice. All newly appointed Occupational Therapists will complete a structured Occupational Therapy Preceptorship Programme, lasting up to 12 months depending on individual experience. The programme provides supported development, regular supervision and learning opportunities to help you embed your practice, understand local authority systems and legislation, and progress towards confident, autonomous practice, ensuring you are well supported in your role and set up for a successful career with the Council.

Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.

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Further information
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.