Permanent
Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our East Exeter Community Health & Social Care Team.
This is a full time opportunity, 37 hours per week at Band 5 or Band 6.
We will consider applications from applicants looking for part time hours.
You will be required to provide a person-centred service through specialist clinical assessment within the context of local government policy and legislation, including applying a strengths-based approach.
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 safety, independence, and potential, as well as reducing risk to themselves and their carers.
Your Occupational Therapy intervention will be determined by the Care Act 2014 eligibility criteria and the strength-based approach, but can include the provision of daily living equipment, arranging major and minor adaptations and close liaison with partner agencies.
We are a busy multi-disciplinary team comprising of Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Social Care Assessors. We provide ongoing peer support and supervision and are keen to welcome applicants who would make a positive contribution.
As a Band 5 you will be well supported in developing your skills as a Social Care Occupational Therapist using our Preceptorship programme.
What we can offer you
For further information on this role please contact Kayleigh Bradford at kayleigh.bradford@nhs.net
Band 5 Job Description
Band 6 Job Description