About the role
About you
Are you passionate about Occupational Therapy? Do you like helping people? Would you like to support people in our community? Are you looking to progress or looking for a change?
We are looking to recruit a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join our vibrant, driven and hardworking Therapy North team.
About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.
Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services
Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.
Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.
We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete.
What will you be doing?
Your overall purpose will be:
- To complete highly skilled and specialised occupational therapy assessments with the implementation of safe interventions which promote independence, minimise risk of hospitalisation and residential care.
- To specialise and lead in one or more OT discipline such as community, dementia, reablement, manual handling and any other developing professional area.
- To assist with the management and development of the Therapy team in Northamptonshire ensuring professional standards are met.
About you
Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
HCPC Registration.
Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development – CPD Portfolio.
This post will require satisfactory DBS clearance.
Computer skills-the ability to use all Microsoft products to a high standard.
Car driver with a full drivers licence, access to a vehicle or suitable transport during working hours.
Ability to demonstrate awareness / understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behaviour, physical, social and welfare needs.
Our benefits
We offer:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.
Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services
Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.
Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.
We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete.
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