Job summary
We are seeking an Occupational Therapist Level 1 to join our team.
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 andcollaborativeworking 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:
-Collaborationwith 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.
- Establishment of a structure of working groups and projects to inform and drive change from 'the ground up'.
- Development of peersupportgroups and a training and education programme for our workforce.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for providing statutory professional Occupational Therapy as part of a team
supporting adults with care and support needs to live independently in the community through
provision of advice, retraining, equipment and alterations to their lived environment. You will
demonstrate a commitment to strengths based practice and skills in supporting people to identify
and build support networks to achieve their identified outcomes and maximise their
independence, providing advice and support to carers.
This work is done in close collaboration with other specialist colleagues and agencies. Any
activity will reflect service users personal, social, cultural and economic needs and will relate to
environmental factors that govern their lifestyle. You will be expected to work with autonomy
managing a case load and demonstrate a multi-agency approach integrating your practice with
colleagues across the health and care sector. Work may include travel outside the county.
About us
Lincolnshire County Council, is one of the largest employers in the county. We are an organisation that embraces diversity, innovation and progress. We value our people and want to ensure that we can support you in joining and growing with us.
We will view you as an integral member of our community and recognise that your well-being is paramount. To show our appreciation, weve crafted a competitive package designed to not only acknowledge your hard work but also foster a healthy work-life balance.
From health benefits and retirement plans, we strive to provide a package that supports well-being and financial stability and that meets the diverse needs of our workforce.
We want everyone who works with us to feel included and celebrate their uniqueness. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation, and promoting good relations for both employee and for the people of Lincolnshire.
People often say every day is a learning day and at LCC a culture of learning is something we really believe in. We recognise the importance of supporting your learning and development and can offer a variety of different learning opportunities depending on what is right for you and the organisation. This could be through your everyday tasks, through hands-on experience, structured programs, formal qualifications, coaching, or informal learning opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Establish therapeutic relationships with people who use services understanding the impact
and long term consequences of a disability. This may involve collaboration and
consultation with colleagues in health and other agencies. Assessing peoples needs
including any non-social care needs e.g. housing, health care and work
Manage a varied caseload with supervision and advice from the Lead Practitioner at a
level of complexity appropriate to the post holder's experience, and professional capability
and be accountable for their professional practice.
Please see job description for more information
Job description
Job responsibilities
Establish therapeutic relationships with people who use services understanding the impact
and long term consequences of a disability. This may involve collaboration and
consultation with colleagues in health and other agencies. Assessing peoples needs
including any non-social care needs e.g. housing, health care and work
Manage a varied caseload with supervision and advice from the Lead Practitioner at a
level of complexity appropriate to the post holder's experience, and professional capability
and be accountable for their professional practice.
Please see job description for more information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Occupational Therapy
- qualification e.g. Diploma or Degree in OT
- Current HCPC Occupational Therapy
- Registration
- Please see job description for more information
Desirable
- Ability to enable and support the professional development of colleagues
- and students.
- Working knowledge of Occupational Therapy theory and research and its
- application to practice.
- Please see job description for more information
Experience
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. 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
- Professional Occupational Therapy
- qualification e.g. Diploma or Degree in OT
- Current HCPC Occupational Therapy
- Registration
- Please see job description for more information
Desirable
- Ability to enable and support the professional development of colleagues
- and students.
- Working knowledge of Occupational Therapy theory and research and its
- application to practice.
- Please see job description for more information
Experience
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. 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
