Occupational Therapist | East London NHS Foundation Trust
Posting date: | 12 April 2024 |
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Salary: | Not specified |
Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 per annum |
Hours: | Part time |
Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
Location: | Clapham, Bedford, MK41 6AT |
Company: | East London NHS Foundation Trust |
Job type: | Permanent |
Job reference: | 6223759/363-OTLutonJobFair-A |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapists (OT) to work within the Services for People with a Learning Disability (SPLD). These posts are based in Twinwoods Health Resource Centre, Clapham, Bedfordshire; the postholders will work countywide to deliver a high quality and compassionate service.
Role : Luton CMHT - 2xB6 posts & 2xB5 posts
Date : 20/05/2024
Time : 09:00am – 1:00pm(Come prepared to be interviewed on the day)
Candidates need to register 30 minutes before their allocated time slot to be interviewed. Failure to register will mean inability to take part in interview sessions.
Address : Charter House, Alma St, Luton, LU1 2PJ
You will provide specialist OT assessment, intervention and/or recommendations to service users across Bedfordshire and Luton, using evidence based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions with a focus on enabling an individual’s occupational functioning. You will work within a multidisciplinary community based team and see service users in their homes, day care settings and/or work places. We work closely with caregivers to ensure individuals receive the care and support they need. You should have some demonstrable experience of, and passion for, working with adults who have a Learning Disability and up-to-date knowledge of current OT provision for this client group.
Sensory Integration is a core part of our offer within the SPLD pathways and we will support you to complete SI training if you have not done so already. We also offer regular peer supervision and an SI special interest groups for those OT’s across Bedfordshire and Luton Mental Health services who are utilising SI in their clinical work and/or have an interest in this.
In addition to this, you will be part of a large OT service, where we place a high value on staff wellbeing and investment in teams to ensure a high quality service provision. You will receive:
• a planned and supportive induction period to enable you to reach your full potential in your role.
• regular managerial and professional supervision
• monthly opportunities to participate in the service’s OT CPD events.
• yearly away days within your teams
• access to professional development and training tailored to your role and yearly appraisal
• specialist training opportunities and a Band 6 Support and Development programme.
Benefits of working for the Trust include Holiday of a lifetime scheme, coaching and mentoring opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Relocation packages and Wellbeing sessions.
For further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
This advert closes on Friday 10 May 2024
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