Occupational Therapist- Community Learning Disability Team

Job summary

BAND 6 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST- 30 HRS (0.8wte)

ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING DISABILITY TEAM

SHROPSHIRE, TELFORD AND WREKIN

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our well established, friendly and supportive Community Learning Disability Team covering the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Locality. This position is for 30 hours per week ( 0.8 wte)

You will be part of an experienced multidisciplinary team including Psychology, Psychiatry, Community Nursing, Speech and Language Therapy and Physiotherapy. Our team works with Adults (18+) with a diagnosed learning disability and a critical and substantial health need.

This is a dynamic post that gives the successful applicant a wide range of experiences. You will be working closely with multi-disciplinary/agency teams in addressing a range of issues, completing clinical assessments, inputting into PBS Plans and the opportunity to offer support to the LD Dementia Team.

We would consider applications from a Band 5 Occupational Therapist looking to gain further knowledge and experience within a Learning Disability Team.

For an informal discussion about this position please contact-

Nathan Moore-Jones- Clinical Team Lead- CLDT Shropshire; nathan.moore-jones@mpft.nhs.uk or telephone on 07805 812887

Or

Geraldine Coulson- AHP Lead- Gerry.Coulson@mpft.nhs.uk or telephone on 07896 940307

Main duties of the job

To contribute to the delivery of a modern Occupational Therapy Service by working with the multi-disciplinary team, other service providers, clients, carers and families to, provide an effective client centred service.

All clinical work will be underpinned by theoretical and technical knowledge, and practical experience gained from a degree in Occupational Therapy. A range of assessments will be used by in the areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure in order to establish the needs of the individual. Service delivery may take place in residential settings, day service settings and community, including client's homes. Supervision will be available throughout the case management process but the post holder will be expected to take responsibility for routine procedures.

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, milage paid at business rate s
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.