Specialist Occupational Therapist in Ashington inAshington PUBLISHED THU 23 JAN 2025 Jump to job information section
Job description
The successful candidate will work in a range of settings including the clients' own home and the local community, as well as providing support to clients who reside in residential and nursing care settings.
Clients may present with a combination of physical, cognitive, sensory, psychological, behavioural, and social needs therefore a commitment to multi-disciplinary working is essential.
You will be responsible for the management of a caseload of clients who present with a variety of complex Occupational Therapy needs, undertaking specialist assessments to develop meaningful, individualised, and person-centred care plans that can be delivered individually or as part of a wider multi-disciplinary approach.
The service is committed to working in partnership with the service user and carers where appropriate, to develop collaborative high quality individualised care, that is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery, wellbeing, and maximising independence.
The Occupational Therapy service is fully integrated within the Community Teams, managed by the Pathway Manager, and supported by the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, who will provide ongoing clinical and professional supervision.
There is a requirement to take OT students on a regular basis from Northumbria University and contribute to student learning in the clinical area.
To deliver evidence based Occupational Therapy interventions.
To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect, and dignity.
To act as identified deputy in the absence of the Clinical Lead.
The post holder will provide clinical supervision and leadership to staff as delegated by the Clinical Lead.
There is a robust network of Occupational Therapists within CNTW with strong links between both community services and urgent care settings
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To deliver evidence based Occupational Therapy interventions.
To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect, and dignity.
To act as identified deputy in the absence of the Clinical Lead.
The post holder will provide clinical supervision and leadership to staff as delegated by the Clinical Lead.
There is a robust network of Occupational Therapists within CNTW with strong links between both community services and urgent care settings.
The post will be based at Ashmore House in Ashington, with a requirement to work into our Hexham office 2 days per week. The Occupational Therapy service is county wide, covering south, central and north of Northumberland.
Although the post is full time, we would consider negotiated hours.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 23rd January 2025
Closing date : 6th February 2025
We welcome your application.
For further details and an informal discussion about the role please contact: Danielle Gallagher, Lead Occupational Therapist or Denise Cowans, Community Clinical manager on .
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
Requirements
See the job description for full role requirements.
Benefits
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