Community Occupational Therapist Moving and Handling Review Specialist

Join Our Dynamic Occupational Therapy Team in North Devon

Are you a passionate and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and forward-thinking team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Care Direct Plus North in North Devon.

Why Choose Us?

Our enthusiastic and welcoming team is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of adults across North Devon. Covering a diverse area

including vibrant towns, charming villages, and stunning rural communities you will have the chance to work in a truly unique and scenic environment. We work closely with NHS teams, social care services, district councils, housing providers, and equipment suppliers, ensuring a collaborative and holistic approach to care. Our team includes a mix of experienced Band 5 and Band 6 Occupational Therapists, as well as experienced Social Care Assessors and OT apprentices all committed to supporting one another and delivering excellent outcomes.

Main duties of the job

What is in It for You?

A friendly and experienced team offering peer support, regular supervision, and CPD opportunities.

Flexible working with telephone, virtual, and in-person assessments tailored to client needs.

Description of Role:

Working as full members of the CDP Team, Community OT will primarily be responsible for providing a person-centred service through specialist clinical assessment within the context of Social Care and Health policy and legislation.

The post involves managing a caseload and lone working in a variety of settings. The emphasis of the work is a combination of OT and specialist moving and handling clinical skills, knowledge with responsibilities involving highly skilled and specialised work. The tasks will include: Undertaking specialist moving and handling assessments and reviews within hospital and community settings. This will be where the person is primarily in receipt of D/H care and/or where double handed care is requested, but not exclusive to this.

Prescribing and implementing effective strategies to achieve person centred and cost effective outcomes for individuals.

Managing a caseload including highly complex cases within the legal framework.

Acting as an autonomous practitioner evidencing high levels of problem solving, decision making and independent judgement.

What we can offer you

• We are committed to your continuous professional development and preceptorship, doing all we can to help you excel in your career and career development.

About us

• We offer 26 days annual leave, plus BH's, rising to 31 days after 5 years service.
• Recognition of NHS continuous service (within DCC T&C's)
• Flexible working opportunities
• LGPS.
• If you live, work or study in the UK and looking to relocate to Devon,relocation supportof up to £10,000, may be available subject to conditions. Visa sponsorshipmay also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply.
• Please note:We are unable to consider overseas applications.
• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on ourEquality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working-The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with theApplicant privacy notice.
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.
• This role requires Health and Care Professions Council Registration (HCPC)

Job responsibilities

For all relevant information pleaserefer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Person Specification

Experience

• Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

Qualifications

• Professional knowledge acquired through a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy

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.

Team Manager, Advanced Occupational Therapist

Part-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working