Advanced Practitioner (Occupational Therapist) HCC624131, Winchester SO23 8UB

Job summary

Joining our motivated, supportive team as anAdvanced Practitioner, you'll be an experienced and qualifiedOccupational Therapistwith HCPC registration. You'll lead complex casework, support staff development, and contribute to innovative service delivery that promotes independence and wellbeing. You'll model best practice, lead on high-risk and complex cases, and play a key role in our multi-disciplinary Reablement Service. You'll be instrumental in shaping occupational therapy practice and supporting the professional growth of our practitioners.

Main duties of the job

• Lead complex casework:Assess, plan, and review high-risk cases. Deliver person-centred interventions to help individuals maintain or regain independence in daily life
• Provide expert advice&training:Support and supervise Occupational Therapists, particularly in high-risk or challenging cases. Provide expert advice and advocacy to individuals and communities
• Champion Occupational Therapy:Promote innovative approaches to occupational therapy and service delivery
• Promote teamwork:Work closely with Occupational Therapists, practitioners, carers, sensory staff and support teams to improve service delivery and outcomes
• Quality of care:Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and professional standards, informed by social care legislation and clinical knowledge

What we're looking for:

• Occupational Therapy qualification and professional registration with HCPC
• Strong understanding of the statutory duties of local government in social care and the social care model
• Experience of supervising staff with a strong commitment to sharing knowledge, developing practitioners'learning and professional growth and supporting with high-risk cases
• Significant experience in assessment, planning and reviewing of case work
• Good problem-solving skills, with the ability to recognise problems, identify solutions and negotiate in challenging situations
• Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours

About us

• Make a Difference:Work in collaborative partnership with organisations across Health and Social care to maximise independence, prevent hospital admissions, and facilitate rapid discharge from hospital to improve outcomes for the people of Hampshire
• Career Growth:Opportunities to develop your leadership skills. Our Advanced Practitioners (Occupational Therapists) are paid a market supplement of£3,000 per annum
• Professional Development:Supportive supervision and continuous learning opportunities
• Work-Life Balance:Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life alongside paid enhancements for weekend and bank holiday work
• Employee Support:Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice
• Competitive Benefits Package:Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension

To learn more please review our Candidate Pack on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying

Other roles you may have experience in may include: Rehabilitation Therapist, Senior Practitioner, Senior Occupational Therapist

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Job description
Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire County Council
Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

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