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Community Occupational Therapist Band 6
Band 6
Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.
Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon
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Band 6 Occupational Therapist in the Adult Community
Occupational Therapy team (ACOT). The team is integrated with Social Care and is based at Bernard Weatherill House, Croydon. The team provide OT assessments and arrange service provision for vulnerable adults living in the community.
The Band 6 OT contributes to service development and improvement. The Band 6 OT provides advice and guidance, and supervision to junior staff. The post will be within a designated area of the service i.e. Area localities, Major adaptations, or Duty and intake.
Interview date TBC
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
- The postholder will be responsible for assessing the functional needs of adults in their homes and in a community setting, in line with all relevant legislation e.g. Care Act 2014 and the NHS Plan 2000, and in accordance with the Service’s, the Council’s and Croydon Health Services (CHS) Trust’s policies and procedures.
- To manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
- To provide leadership for junior staff through supervision, competencies and appraisal.
- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Therapy services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
- To contribute to the maintenance and development of the trust Therapy service.
- To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placements.
- To participate in the rotations as assigned by your manager
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes.
Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.
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** Please see the Job Description and the Person Specification for more details on the jobs responsibilities **
Manyleb y person
Essential
Meini prawf hanfodol
- HCPC Registered or equivalent
- Good understanding of community OT.
- Experience of working with unqualified assistant therapy staff
Meini prawf dymunol
- Previous community experience
Essential
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Knowledge and awareness of of risk assessment.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Knowledge and commitment of equal opportunities.
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- John Craig
- Teitl y swydd
- Operational Clinical Lead
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07938 521 711
Rhestr swyddi gyda Croydon Health Services NHS Trust yn Gwasanaethau gweinyddol neu bob sector