Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Adult Social Care Occupational Therapist
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Job overview
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our Community Occupational Therapy Team as a Band 6 Adult Social Care Occupational Therapist based in Newcastle Under Lyme, Leek, and the Staffordshire Moorlands.
The Team supports adults within their own homes where the primary need is physical disability with long-term health conditions. The aim of OT intervention is to assist people to remain as independent as possible in the community and is an extremely rewarding role.
You will work autonomously and carry your own caseload of patients and be part of our wider team of experienced Occupational Therapists, Assistant Practitioners, Assistants, and Administrative support workers to provide multidisciplinary services to adults with a range of conditions.
We are renowned for being an innovative and forward-thinking organisation with an ever-expanding portfolio of services. This means we offer our employees genuine career development opportunities.
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We offer our Home of Learning suite and actively encourage our employees to develop their skills via a range of courses specific to your role. In return for your passion and enthusiasm, we will offer you all the support you need and help you achieve your career aspirations.
This is a full-time role; however, part-time applicants are welcome to apply.
Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to travel over a large geographical area.
Main duties of the job
You would benefit from having worked in a Social Care Occupational Therapy role previously or have relevant experience and transferrable skills from a community setting.
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As part of this role, you will be required to:
- Use professional knowledge and judgement to consider the range of care/support packages and treatment options available. To consider each service user’s personal circumstances and preferences to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention.
- Take accountability for allocated assessments, planning, and implementation of care packages/programmes of support within their caseload.
- Have knowledge of Moving and Handling people, specialist equipment, minor adaptation provision, and assistive technology would be beneficial.
- Have people management skills which incorporate compassionate and appreciative leadership.
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