Occupational Therapist (Local Access Point) Slough, Berkshire, South East England, England
Job description
- Job Reference: PA04-1768
- Salary: £36,298 -£41,496 per annum (pro rata) plus a Local Weighting Allowance of £1,002 per annum
- Post Level: 7
- Directorate: People (Adults)
- Department: Reablement & Independence Team
- Hours of work: Full time, 37 hours per week
- Location: The Pines, Forest Close, Wexham, SL2 4FJ
- An Enhanced DBS is required for this role.
The closing date for applications is 14 June 2023.
From the very top, every member of our team has one thing driving them – wanting to make a positive difference to the lives of residents! And in Slough, that difference will be obvious every day!
Be part of a team which has a Reablement service which, last year, helped hundreds of people become independent again after a stay in hospital, where Occupational Therapists, domiciliary rehab staff and social workers find innovative ways to support people to live how they like using direct payments, where an incredible partnership with health means integrated teams which deliver services more effectively.
You will be key support for service users in achieving increased independence, working to promote their wellbeing and daily living skills by teaching, assisting in personal care and motivating people in re-learning activities as part of the outcome based Reablement plans designed by Occupational Therapists. You will be making a true difference to people’s lives!
At Slough Borough Council (SBC) we offer structured supervision, training to enhance skills and excellent development opportunities. You will not be bored in Slough and you will be surrounded by professional, caring and dedicated colleagues and friends. Be a part of it - join us!
What you'll be doing:
- Explaining to residents the process of Integrated care, including how the resident will be supported but also discharged from the service. Arranging for the delivery of services to support the resident in their home, to liaise with Reablement, locality teams, equipment providers, housing services and the health hub, paying due regard to any statutory responsibilities.
- Evaluating this role in term of the patient outcomes, carers views, operational outcomes and use R- outcomes.
- Carrying out complex assessments of patients’ needs and decide how to meet the identified social, physical and psychological needs of residents. To provide this assessment in the residents own homes using all available resources, including the use of videoconferencing facilities, if required.
What you'll have:
- Demonstrable experience required to work autonomously in an integrated MDT primary care health and social care setting.
- Ability to manage autonomously a clinical caseload of clients at a specialist level, assessing and treating clients and maintaining clinical records.
- Recent knowledge of falls management and education, rehabilitation programs, frailty and complex care management and good general knowledge of the safe installation and use of assistive equipment and adaptations.
- Excellent time management skills. Including the ability to work to deadlines
- Positive attitudes and behaviours, taking a strength based approach to assessments
- Experience of working with people of diverse cultural and religious communities
- MSC/ Bsc/Diploma in Occupational therapy
- State Registration (HCPC & College of OT)
- Full Driving Licence with access to a car on a daily basis
No day is the same in Slough. We have the most diverse population outside of London, one of the youngest populations in the country but an older population with high levels of need and a range of health inequalities.
Slough Borough Council offers a challenging but rewarding place to work, in a supportive environment where your valued input will help shape the future direction of the Council’s Reablement and Independence Service. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you'll join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
We value diversity.
Our offer to you:
In addition to a competitive salary and generous local government pension scheme, we offer a range of great benefits including:
- 26 days holiday annual leave (not including Bank Holidays) rising to 30 days after 2 years’ service, and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
- Tax - free childcare and childcare services
- Discounted car parking
- Season loan ticket
- Wellbeing initiatives including cycle rides and sports tournaments, amongst others.
- Our commitment to equality and diversity
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Car and Bike Pools
Interested?
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Alliah Khan, Occupational Therapy Service Manager, on 07523 932991.
How to Apply
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