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 are interested in hearing from qualified Occupational Therapists looking for either full-time or part-time hours. We have two positions available in our Southwest locality team (North and South Kesteven), for a Level 2 Occupational Therapist based in Stamford and a Level 1 or 2 Occupational Therapist based in Stamford or Grantham. You must be able to travel across the area as required for the role.
About the Offer
This is an unmissable opportunity to join our dedicated and highly experienced team, where you will benefit from on-goingsupportand guidance to aid you in your journey towards meeting your goals within this highly rewarding service.
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
Supportfor practitioners to develop areas of special interest
Supportfor newly qualified OTs through their first year in practice andsupportinglevel 1 OTs through their progression to level 2.
Supportingour OTs in their role as practice placement educators.
A Contributory pension.
Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work.
Flexible working policies.
Career progression opportunities.
An annual leave entitlement of up to 28 days plus the option to buy more.
Main duties of the job
About our Team
We require registered Occupational Therapists to work in Adult Care within one of the locality Occupational Therapy teams.Our locality teams consist of an OT Area Manager, an OTLeadPractitioner, 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 tosupportindividuals 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.
About you
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 demonstratecommitmentto 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.
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
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 are interested in hearing from qualified Occupational Therapists looking for either full-time or part-time hours. We have two positions available in our Southwest locality team (North and South Kesteven), for a Level 2 Occupational Therapist based in Stamford and a Level 1 or 2 Occupational Therapist based in Stamford or Grantham. You must be able to travel across the area as required for the role.
About our Team
We require registered Occupational Therapists to work in Adult Care within 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 tosupportindividuals 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.
About you
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 demonstratecommitmentto 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.
About the Offer
This is an unmissable opportunity to join our dedicated and highly experienced team, where you will benefit from on-going support and guidance to aid you in your journey towards meeting your goals within this highly rewarding service.
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
Support for practitioners to develop areas of special interest
Support for newly qualified OTs through their first year in practice and supporting level 1 OTs through their progression to level 2.
Supporting our OTs in their role as practice placement educators.
A Contributory pension.
Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work.
Flexible working policies.
Career progression opportunities.
An annual leave entitlement of up to 28 days plus the option to buy more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 are interested in hearing from qualified Occupational Therapists looking for either full-time or part-time hours. We have two positions available in our Southwest locality team (North and South Kesteven), for a Level 2 Occupational Therapist based in Stamford and a Level 1 or 2 Occupational Therapist based in Stamford or Grantham. You must be able to travel across the area as required for the role.
About our Team
We require registered Occupational Therapists to work in Adult Care within 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 tosupportindividuals 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.
About you
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 demonstratecommitmentto 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.
About the Offer
This is an unmissable opportunity to join our dedicated and highly experienced team, where you will benefit from on-going support and guidance to aid you in your journey towards meeting your goals within this highly rewarding service.
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
Support for practitioners to develop areas of special interest
Support for newly qualified OTs through their first year in practice and supporting level 1 OTs through their progression to level 2.
Supporting our OTs in their role as practice placement educators.
A Contributory pension.
Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work.
Flexible working policies.
Career progression opportunities.
An annual leave entitlement of up to 28 days plus the option to buy more.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation underpinning statutory Adult Care Practice and Occupational Therapy.
- Demonstrate values that promote wellbeing, challenge oppression and discriminations and empower people to live well.
- Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical Assessment skills.
- The ability to work autonomously in identifying and addressing need and risk.
- In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
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.
- Knowledge of disability issues.
- Ability to work as part of a team, learning from and contributing to the development of others.
- Organisational and administrative skills necessary for managing a varied caseload.
- Ability to co-ordinate the review of service provision against identified needs.
- Ability to secure change in practice through constructively challenging individuals and services.
- Ability to promote the social inclusion of adults and families you work with.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Occupational Therapy qualification e.g. Diploma or Degree in OT
- Current HCPC Occupational Therapy Registration
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation underpinning statutory Adult Care Practice and Occupational Therapy.
- Demonstrate values that promote wellbeing, challenge oppression and discriminations and empower people to live well.
- Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical Assessment skills.
- The ability to work autonomously in identifying and addressing need and risk.
- In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
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.
- Knowledge of disability issues.
- Ability to work as part of a team, learning from and contributing to the development of others.
- Organisational and administrative skills necessary for managing a varied caseload.
- Ability to co-ordinate the review of service provision against identified needs.
- Ability to secure change in practice through constructively challenging individuals and services.
- Ability to promote the social inclusion of adults and families you work with.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Occupational Therapy qualification e.g. Diploma or Degree in OT
- Current HCPC Occupational Therapy Registration
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).
