Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

The OT will be responsible for a delegated caseload of adult service users in the community. They will undertake assessments, follow-up visits and reviews within a service user's home environment. Working within a legal framework, team members follow a 'ladder approach' to the prescription of equipment and minor and major adaptations, and provide education and advice on techniques. Service users may have a learning disability, and physical or mental health constraints, sensory loss, or a combination of these presentations.The successful postholder will be based in either Truro or St Austell depending on location.

The team comprises of the Team Manager, Practice OT, Band 5 and 6 OT's, OTA's, Technical Officers and Sensory Loss workers.A relocation package may be available and would be agreed at the point of offer.

About You-You will hold a degree/diploma in OT and have current HCPC registration.-You will have skills in assessment and care planning to meet health and wellbeing needs and understand the importance of empowering people.-You will have the skills to support staff through advice, mentoring and supervision.-You will be able to work whilst under pressure and be able to meet targets, be able to work independently, be well organised, reliable, a good time-keeper, flexible, and a good team-worker.-You will be able to use IT confidently and competently.

The successful applicant will have a good knowledge of current legislation and developments in health and social care, and support the 'prevent, reduce delay'.You should have experience of equipment and minor adaptation provision as well as of recommending major adaptations via the Disabled Facilities Grant. You will be expected to assess eligibility and need under the Care Act, 2014, and the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act, 1996.

Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert

It is a condition of employment that the role holder can exercise satisfactory travel mobility in order to fulfil the obligations of the role.

Additional Information:

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

The full role profile is attached here

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For further details contact:Team Lead Bonnie Old, bonnie.old@cornwall.gov.uk, 07531976348orPractice Lead Verona Harvey verona.harvey@cornwall.gov.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the attached role profile

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

Cornwall Council

Address

New County Hall

Treyew Road

Truro

Cornwall

TR1 3AY

Employer's website

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)