Senior Occupational Therapist HCC623016

Job description

Job summary

Joining our countywide Children and Families Occupational TherapyService as a qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist withHCPC registration, youll be committed to working in astrengths-based way. Youll deliver person-centred functional assessmentsand interventions that empower children to complete everydayactivities. Modelling best practice and leading on high-risk and complexcases, youll be instrumental in shaping occupational therapy practice andsupporting the professional growth of our practitioners.

Your commitment to making a meaningful impact will be key in deliveringspecialist equipment and home adaptation services that empower disabledchildren to thrive in their own homes. This role offers an exciting opportunityto advance your leadership skills while influencing clinical practice andimproving the lives of children across Hampshire.

Main duties of the job

• Lead complex casework: Assess, plan and manage high-risk cases to support children with physical and learning disabilities, Autism and ADHD. Complete moving and handling plans to implement home adaptations.
• Provide regular supervision and support: Mentor Occupational Therapists, students and Occupational Therapy Assistants and deliver expert advice on complex cases underpinned by social care legislation and clinical best practice.

• Enhance service delivery: Review, screen and prioritise waiting lists. Authorise referrals, allocate cases and brief team members.
• Encourage partnership working: Work closely with a diverse team of Health professionals and promote collaboration with Borough, District and City Council staff and Housing Associations.
• Champion continuous development: Foster personal growth and ongoing professional development among team members by actively promoting training opportunities.

Youll predominantly support team members and service users across East Hampshire. We have office locations in Havant, Alton and Basingstoke, therefore you'll be based at the office location closest to your home. You may still need to travel across the county when required.

About us

• Make a difference: Play a vital role in enhancing childrens independence, developing their skills, and improving their daily lives.
• Career growth: Opportunities to develop your leadership skills. Our Senior Occupational Therapists are paid a market supplement.
• Professional Development: Supportive supervision and continuous learning opportunities.
• Work-life balance:Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack,which contains further information and details regarding this role

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack,which contains further information and details regarding this role

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration

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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire County Council
Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

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