Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our Care Direct Plus Team in North Devon.

We would welcome applications from students who do not hold their HCPC registration yet but are nearing completion of their Occupational Therapy degree. *

The Role:

• You will be part of a friendly, supportive and experienced team with regular peer support, supervision, appraisal, team meetings and a commitment to learning and development, having access to regular CPD sessions.
• You will be assessing the needs of adults with a wide range of disabilities and health conditions. Clinical responsibilities include enabling people to maximise their independence and potential, as well as increasing their safety through reducing and managing risk to themselves and their carers.
• You will be required to hold and manage a caseload and provide a person-centred service through clinical assessment within the context of local government policy and legislation.
• Your Occupational Therapy intervention will be determined by the Care Act 2014 eligibility criteria and a strengths-based approach, aiming to promote independence. Interventions could include signposting or advice, provision of equipment, minor adaptations, recommendations for major adaptations, support with rehousing, recommendation for packages of care or referral onto other teams.
• You will be committed to equality and diversity and to achieving positive outcomes for the people of Devon.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 you will be well supported in developing your skills as a Social Care Occupational Therapist using our Preceptorship programme.

Care Direct Plus North Team

The Care Direct Plus North Occupational Therapy team are based in Barnstaple but also work remotely.

We cover a large area including some rural communities as well as towns and villages across North Devon.

Our team is closely connected with NHS teams, other social care teams, district councils, housing and equipment providers.

We are an enthusiastic supportive team made up of social care assessors and both band 5 and 6 occupational therapists. The team carry out assessments over the telephone, virtually using other forms of technology and face to face in the persons own home.

* Whilst awaiting your HCPC registration you would be working as a Social Care Assessor on the first point of Grade E, which is currently £28,282. After receiving HCPC registration you will increase to the first point of the Band 5 scale as a Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist and will be supported to undertake the 12 month Preceptorship Programme. Please note, you will need to have obtained your HCPC registration within 6 months of commencing employment.

About us

What we can offer you

• We are committed to yourcontinuous professional developmentand preceptorship, doing all we can to help you excel in your career and with new and exciting opportunities for career development. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.
• We offer26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years service.
• Recognition of NHS continuous service for contractual annual leave purposes (within DCC Terms & Conditions)
• Flexible working opportunitiesare available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role please discuss at further at interview)
• Offer an opportunity to enter a generousLocal Government Pension Scheme.
• As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as a Occupational Therapist has never been more attractive.
• If you are looking to make the move to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions,relocation supportof up to £10,000, may be available.

• Visa sponsorshipmay also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply.