Lincolnshire County Council

Occupational Therapist Adult Care

The closing date is 15 June 2025

Job summary

Are you an ambitious, diligent and hardworking individual? Are you interested in working within an organisation that is committed to providing an exceptional and integral service to the communities of Lincolnshire, where you can make a difference?

We have positions available in our Stamford team for aLevel 1 or Level 2 Occupational Therapist within Adult Care,you must be able to travel across the area as required for the role.

Main duties of the job

About The Role

This is a really exciting time to join the Occupational Therapy Service in Lincolnshire Adult Care. We began a programme of transformation in November 2019 that has already seen a number of significant changes including:- integration and collaborative working with health colleagues, projects around single handed care, review of all documentation and strategies to reduce waiting lists. Next on our To Do List is collaboration with District councils and a management restructure leading to increased development opportunities for all staff.

Establishment of 3 OT teams across the county aligned to the district council boundaries.
Established a structure of working groups and projects to inform and drive change from 'the ground up.
Developing peer support groups and a training and education programme for our workforce.

About us

About our Team

We require a registeredOccupational Therapist to work in Adult Carewithin one of the locality Occupational Therapy teams. Our locality teams consist of an OT Area Manager, an OT Lead Practitioner, Advanced Practitioners, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers. Team members undertake functional assessments (including moving and handling), provide equipment and recommend environmental adaptations. We use a strength-based approach to support individuals to meet their outcomes and to maximise their independence. The team is very friendly and welcoming, we enjoy going for lunches, having coffee and cake, and talking about our holidays and dogs.

Date posted

27 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£34,314 to £41,511 a year £34314 - £37,938 (Level 1) £37,938 - £41511 (Level 2)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

F0067-696

Job locations

Lincolnshire County Council

38 North Street

Stamford

Lincolnshire

PE9 2YN

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE:It is imperative that your Personal Statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role (as set out in the attached Job Description) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team, and the wider County Council.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

The post holder must hold a professional Occupational Therapy qualification e.g. Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy and ensure that registration with the HCPC is maintained and renewed appropriately.

Experience

Essential

You should be able to demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development and to work as part of a team. If you are keen to learn from and contribute to the development of your colleagues, you will fit in perfectly.
We are looking for an OT with a drive and passion for their work and who wants to use their skills and knowledge in a creative and innovative way. If this sounds like you, then you may be just the person we are looking for and we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

The post holder must hold a professional Occupational Therapy qualification e.g. Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy and ensure that registration with the HCPC is maintained and renewed appropriately.

Experience

Essential

You should be able to demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development and to work as part of a team. If you are keen to learn from and contribute to the development of your colleagues, you will fit in perfectly.
We are looking for an OT with a drive and passion for their work and who wants to use their skills and knowledge in a creative and innovative way. If this sounds like you, then you may be just the person we are looking for and we would love to hear from you.

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

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

Lincolnshire County Council

Address

Lincolnshire County Council

38 North Street

Stamford

Lincolnshire

PE9 2YN

Employer's website

https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire County Council

Address

Lincolnshire County Council

38 North Street

Stamford

Lincolnshire

PE9 2YN

Employer's website

https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)