Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

AS337(e)

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£43,421 - £46,464 per annum, pro rata (£21,710 - £23,232 actual salary for 18.5 hrs)

2 posts - 37 hours per week and 18.5 hours per week.

Newcastle is a vibrant and forward-looking city

Why work for us?

Who are we looking for?

Someone who upholds the values of Newcastle City Council and the Occupational Therapy service to

- Put residents first ensuring that the identified needs are met in a timely and efficient way

- Deliver excellence and quality in service provision

- Showing respect for service users and colleagues alike

We require two experienced Occupational Therapists with specifically major adaptations and specialist equipment experience. Must have worked within an Occupational Therapist role for a minimum of 2 years.

The work is varied with involvement in everything from assessing for and prescribing equipment and minor adaptations through to major adaptations and manual handling assessments and recommendations. This is a chance to develop skills as an Occupational Therapist as we have great peer support and a learning environment.

We are looking for motivated practitioners who are interested in working in adult social care to support residents of Newcastle to live in the community in their safest most independent way and needs to be Therapists who likes variety in their working day and strive to do their best for the people they are working with.

The Occupational Therapy service consists of qualified and unqualified staff and is very supportive including clinical supervision. We offer regular CPD opportunities, including external training. We have good links with our social work and health colleagues. This is an exciting time for Occupational Therapy as we reorganise and look forward to the future.

You should have a relevant Occupational Therapy qualification such as a Degree in Occupational Therapy, or a Diploma in Occupational Therapy, and must have current HCPC registration. Both NHS and social care experience would be desirable.

For an informal discussion, please contact Jan Collett, Team Manager on 07970629965

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

Permanent

Closing date:

9 August 2024