Occupational Therapist working in OPMH & CRS
Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Older Persons Mental Health and Community Rehab Service Maternity leave cover Countywide - We have an Occupational Therapist opportunity within Yeovil and Wincanton. We are looking for dynamic and inspiring Occupational Therapist to join the Community Rehab Team and Older Persons Mental Health Team. You will gain an in-depth understanding of community working and supporting people within their own homes and the day centre. Successful candidates will be directly supported by a Senior Occupational Therapist and Advanced Practitioner/Clinical Specialist within the team. The post holder will work as part of the South Somerset Integrated Neighbourhood team, working collaboratively with the wider South Somerset rehab, health, social care system, and Older Persons Mental Health Community teams. Main duties of the job
You will be expected to carry out specific therapy assessments which will include goal setting and treatment planning, assessing risk, promoting and enabling independent functioning. You will be committed to a person-centred approach to your work, have the ability to prioritise and work flexibly, working alongside our provider teams and rehabilitation practitioners. What are we looking for?
Are you a fully qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration (or pending if you're still studying)? Do you have a desire to enhance your post-graduate training and experience? Do you want to get involved in a pioneering service that welcomes development initiatives and integration projects? Keen to take an active role in developing and nurturing others, both personally and professionally? Do you want to relocate to the countryside? We have a relocation policy (T&Cs apply). About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts. The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will enjoy these perks while being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter, and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area, and when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone! Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification. Person Specification
Qualifications
Please see attached job description 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. £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata, Per Annum Contract
Fixed term Duration
12 months Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Older Persons Mental Health and Community Rehab Service Maternity leave cover Countywide - We have an Occupational Therapist opportunity within Yeovil and Wincanton. We are looking for dynamic and inspiring Occupational Therapist to join the Community Rehab Team and Older Persons Mental Health Team. You will gain an in-depth understanding of community working and supporting people within their own homes and the day centre. Successful candidates will be directly supported by a Senior Occupational Therapist and Advanced Practitioner/Clinical Specialist within the team. The post holder will work as part of the South Somerset Integrated Neighbourhood team, working collaboratively with the wider South Somerset rehab, health, social care system, and Older Persons Mental Health Community teams. Main duties of the job
You will be expected to carry out specific therapy assessments which will include goal setting and treatment planning, assessing risk, promoting and enabling independent functioning. You will be committed to a person-centred approach to your work, have the ability to prioritise and work flexibly, working alongside our provider teams and rehabilitation practitioners. What are we looking for?
Are you a fully qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration (or pending if you're still studying)? Do you have a desire to enhance your post-graduate training and experience? Do you want to get involved in a pioneering service that welcomes development initiatives and integration projects? Keen to take an active role in developing and nurturing others, both personally and professionally? Do you want to relocate to the countryside? We have a relocation policy (T&Cs apply). About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts. The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will enjoy these perks while being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter, and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area, and when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone! Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification. Person Specification
Qualifications
Please see attached job description 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. £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata, Per Annum Contract
Fixed term Duration
12 months Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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