Job summary
Reablement Occupational therapist - Adult Social Care
Full time (36 hours)
Salary: £37,797 - £45,221
Plus golden hello £1,000 and annual retention payment on anniversary of appointment of £1,500
Location:Bromley Civic Centre and home working
Occupational Therapy (OT) Services at the London Borough of Bromley are seeking an enthusiastic and talented person to join our team. There has never been a better time to join our stable, dynamic and supportive team, which consists of 40+ members of staff. We work togetherto share knowledge and aim for excellence for individuals accessing our services. The OT Teams are co-located at our base at Bromley civic centre. We work in an agile way with a hybrid of office and home working, offering flexible opportunities for staff. Current team with vacancies available:
Main duties of the job
Reablement Occupational Therapist (adult).
This role involves working with and supporting the Reablement team with Occupational Therapy interventions. The role will include the completion of Occupational Therapy assessments, the provision of equipment, minor adaptations, and goal planning. Competence in moving and handling is essential along with the ability to supervise less experienced staff.
For more information about this role, please contact Leah Miller (OT Initial Response Team Leader) 0208 313 4247 or leah.miller@bromley.gov.uk
We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.
About us
Some of the benefits working for the London Borough of Bromley:
- Eligibility to join the Lease Car Scheme
- Membership of the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous Annual Leave entitlement
- Excellent transport links
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes make huge savings on Cycle2Work bike scheme.
- Employee Benefits Lifestyle Discounts hundreds of discounts at local and national retailers, restaurants, holidays and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
To adopt a client centred approach to assess the needs of service users and their carers, in line with relevant legislation (such as The Care Act 2014) and departmental policies and procedures.
To provide a range of interventions to meet service users needs. These may include teaching new techniques, the provision of standard and specialist equipment (including manual handling equipment) and minor and major adaptations to the home.
Liaising with other internal departments and external organisations as necessary (eg Bromley Public Protective Division in relation to Disabled Facilities Grants, Housing Associations and other statutory, voluntary and independent services).
To review interventions provided in relation to meeting service user and carers needs and reassess and provide further intervention as necessary.
Supervise and support staff as agreed with Line Manager and in line with Council procedures (eg. Occupational Therapy Assistants).
To maintain professional standards of practice and record keeping in accordance with Council policy and professional standards.
To respond to and where possible to resolve complaints within the Council policy.
To maintain and further professional skills in the area of practice and to support others to do so (eg providing joint visits for colleagues and offering student placements when appropriate)
To contribute to service development as appropriate and to undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Department/Section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
To adopt a client centred approach to assess the needs of service users and their carers, in line with relevant legislation (such as The Care Act 2014) and departmental policies and procedures.
To provide a range of interventions to meet service users needs. These may include teaching new techniques, the provision of standard and specialist equipment (including manual handling equipment) and minor and major adaptations to the home.
Liaising with other internal departments and external organisations as necessary (eg Bromley Public Protective Division in relation to Disabled Facilities Grants, Housing Associations and other statutory, voluntary and independent services).
To review interventions provided in relation to meeting service user and carers needs and reassess and provide further intervention as necessary.
Supervise and support staff as agreed with Line Manager and in line with Council procedures (eg. Occupational Therapy Assistants).
To maintain professional standards of practice and record keeping in accordance with Council policy and professional standards.
To respond to and where possible to resolve complaints within the Council policy.
To maintain and further professional skills in the area of practice and to support others to do so (eg providing joint visits for colleagues and offering student placements when appropriate)
To contribute to service development as appropriate and to undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Department/Section.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapy Diploma /Degree.
- State registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Experience
Essential
- 1. In assessing service users functional abilities and providing interventions to meet identified
- needs.
- 2. Experience of working with people with physical disabilities.
- 3. Experience of report writing.
Knowledge
Essential
- A wide range of medical conditions and how they impact on functional ability.
- A working knowledge of equipment and adaptations which may be used to compensate for physical limitations.
- A working knowledge of legislation and professional good practice guidance.
Special Requirements
Essential
- A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapy Diploma /Degree.
- State registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Experience
Essential
- 1. In assessing service users functional abilities and providing interventions to meet identified
- needs.
- 2. Experience of working with people with physical disabilities.
- 3. Experience of report writing.
Knowledge
Essential
- A wide range of medical conditions and how they impact on functional ability.
- A working knowledge of equipment and adaptations which may be used to compensate for physical limitations.
- A working knowledge of legislation and professional good practice guidance.
Special Requirements
Essential
- A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required.
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).
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
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
