Community Equipment Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Post

The post holder will work in partnership with commissioners and contracted providers as well as front line staff. You will aim to change and challenge the ordering behaviour of prescribers, and to improve the knowledge and understanding of prescribers and partners in the effective use of community equipment. As well as being knowledgeable about community equipment, you will need to be comfortable working with data and IT systems. Demonstrating systems and equipment will fall within the remit of the job. A creative problem solver would be ideal in this role.You will contribute to multi-agency forums and develop and nurture relationships within the Local Authority and across partnership agencies. You will have a commitment to staff wellbeing and reflective practice.

Brent has demonstrated dedication to developing the careers of OTs introducing new roles such as a Practice Development Lead, Principal Occupational Therapist, Operational Lead OT and Community Equipment OT. As an employer, we are committed to enhancing your Continued Professional Development and offer many opportunities for career progression. This includes access to our innovative Skills Academy where you can choose a pathway to support your interests and ambitions. Opportunities are also available to train as an AMP, BIA and Practice Educator.

The London Borough of Brent benefits include:

• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home (laptop and iPhone provided)
• Generous leave policy including parental, annual and sabbatical leave
• Monthly CPD sessions
• Regular professional supervision and peer support groups
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Access to internal and external learning and development via our Adult Social Care Skills Academy
• Commitment to supporting workforce health and wellbeing with access to a free, confidential employee assistance scheme.
• Access to our Zipcar scheme

This role attracts the following payments (subject to review):

• Golden hello payment of £5,000*
• Annual retention payment of £3,000 per annum. **
• Additional payments are available for Practice Educators and Best Interest Assessors

The Person

We are looking for a qualified occupational therapist with significant post qualifying experience (3 years +) who are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). You will have excellent communication and managerial skills and experience of working within a social care. You will need to be passionate about working with vulnerable adults and providing an excellent service.

The ideal candidate will be dynamic and analytical in their approach and demonstrate the ability to manage competing demands and prioritise effectively to promote safe, positive and timely decisions for the residents of Brent. You will be able to contribute to developing practice within the team and provide mentoring to colleagues in the wider Adult Social Care teams.

A good understanding of the relevant Adult Social Care and Housing legislation is essential to these posts. You will need to be able to work autonomously within agreed timeframes and manage frequently changing circumstances.

For an exceptional candidate who cannot demonstrate all of the above, training would be provided. For an informal discussion please contactyvonne.olasunkanmi@brent.gov.uk. or sarah.richards@brent.gov.uk

Closing date: Until all posts filled

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• You must apply directly on Brent Council website to be considered for this post www.brent.gov.uk/jobs-training-and-skills
• Applications submitted on NHS jobs site will not be considered

Employer details

Employer name

London Borough Of Brent

Address

London Borough Of Brent

Engineers Way

Wembley

Middlesex

HA9 0FJ

Employer's website

https://www.brent.gov.uk (Opens in a new tab)