Occupational Therapist

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. To work flexibly within MDTs enabling provision of a quality Occupational Therapy (OT) service within various settings and services including community inpatient, outpatient, group work, intermediate care, rehabilitation and other health and social care services provided within the Community Therapy service model. To be responsible for the advanced functional assessment and treatment of people with complex and/or chronic presentation, using evidence based / patient centred principles to assess, plan implement and evaluate interventions To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects To
regularly supervise OT students on practice placement To deputise in the absence of the Team Lead and carry out operational / leadership duties as appropriate.

To provide leadership for Band 5 and support staff through supervision and appraisal and facilitate them to achieve their competencies and personal development plans. The post holder works flexibly to cover 7 days working as required. To work flexibly as the service requires to cover across the community areas provided by Livewell Southwest in times of sickness, annual leave and training.