Band 6 - Specialist Occupational Therapist
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Job summary
FALLS PREVENTION SERVICE
We are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic and committed Band 6 Occupational Therapist, to work in the established Specialist Community Falls Prevention Service. The Post covers the East side of Leicestershire and works in the community hospitals based in Market Harborough, Rutland and Melton Mowbray.
The team provides patients with specialist falls assessment and rehabilitation in community and outpatient settings. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team which includes Consultant Geriatricians, Nurses, Physiotherapists and Technical Instructors.
This post requires an Occupational Therapist who preferably has clinical skills and experience working with patients who are at risk of falls. Experience working in the community would also be desirable. Excellent organisational, communication and team working skills are required for this position.
Main duties of the job
To work as a Specialist Clinician to utilise, develop and enhance Occupational Therapy clinical and professional skills within the Falls Service to deliver high standards of practice.
To apply the Occupational Therapy process within a Multi-Disciplinary format providing specialist assessment and treatment in the LLR Falls Pathway.
To take a lead in developing the Falls Service. This involves promoting high quality clinical practice and ensuring professional standards are maintained in the workplace.
To deliver a specialist Occupational Therapy Service to patients within a variety of settings, requiring flexibility/adaptability in recognising the complexity of these environments to maximise their abilities and opportunities for occupational wellbeing.
About us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Details
Date posted
22 December 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£33,706 to £40,588 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
C9313-22-1405-RO
Job locations
Melton Mowbray Hospital
Thorpe Road
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 1SJ
Rutland Memorial Hospital
Cold Overton Road
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 6NT
St. Lukes Hospital
33 Leicester Road
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 7BN
Employer details
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Melton Mowbray Hospital
Thorpe Road
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 1SJ
Employer's website
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