Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking foranOccupational Therapistto join the clinical support team at our Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes Service Centres to work with the local Commissioners to provide an excellent service to the community. This is a Band 7 role and is open to both part-time and full-time applicants.

We are a fast growing business and a leading provider of Healthcare Service solutions. We work closely with NHS and Social Care Organisations

The role:

• Attend in person or remotely via video conference Equipment Evaluation Reviews and other meetings on behalf of Millbrook Healthcare, as requested by commissioner.
• Work closely with Prescribers and Authorising Managers to promote effective partnership working across Adult Social Care, Therapy Services, Community Nursing, domiciliary care agencies, housing and other agencies as necessary
• Support Millbrook Managers and staff in the promotion of the service across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (Health and Social Care, Private Care and Residential Homes & Voluntary Sector).
• Provide specialist advice through evidence-based practice to Prescribers on the use of appropriate equipment, specifically in relation to specialist or complex cases.
• Refer and signpost clients/carers to other support services where necessary (OT/ Physio, Falls Teams, Carers assessments).
• Support the CES Team to develop clinical policies and operational procedures to increase consistency of approach and provision.
• Attend Equipment Evaluation Reviews and other meetings on behalf of Millbrook Healthcare / CES Team, as requested.
• Supervise the Therapy Assistant
• Travelling will be necessary within this role across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. It may also require travelling to other Millbrook Service Centres or Head Office on occasion.

About you:

• A BSc degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy along withCurrent HCPC registration
• Previous experience of working as an Occupational Therapist and prescribing Community Equipment
• Experience of working with adults and older people with complex needs
• Experience of clinical assessment and intervention including moving and handling assessments
• Experience of staff supervision is desirable
• Previous knowledge of the public sector would be an advantage
• Current full UK driving licence is essential

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary of £40,587.50
• Up to 33 days holiday including bank holidays + optional 5 unpaid days
• 5% enhanced employer contribution Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay
• Staff benefit scheme 200+ exclusive perks and discounts from leading retailers and leisure outlets

Our ambition at Millbrook Healthcare is to become the leading provider in the assisted living sector whilst ensuring our core company values CARES remain unchanged. We are always looking to recruit hard working and talented individuals to become a part of our ongoing growth and success. Youll enjoy all the support and encouragement you need to reach your own potential and develop a rewarding career along the way.

Care and respect for our colleagues and service users

Accountable and proud

Ready to learn and grow

Enhance our service users lives

Socially responsible, ethical and transparent

This role is working in a regulated activity and may be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in working in a Health Care Company and working alongside local Commissioners.
• Supervision experience of OTA's

Desirable

• Experience with Community Health Equipment

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified OT or equivalent experience with HCPC registration

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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Millbrook Healthcare

Address

Millbrook Health Care

Arkwright Road

Bedford

MK42 0LE

Employer's website

https://www.millbrook-healthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)