Job summary Senior Occupational Therapist - Band 6 Intensive Rehabilitation Service - Salisbury Area 37.5 Hours per week - Permanent We are looking for a qualified Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Intensive Rehabilitation Service supporting Pathway 2 discharges in the South of Wiltshire based in Salisbury area. This service is based within inpatient bed based rehabilitation setting to provide patients an opportunity for focused rehabilitation after a hospital admission to enable patients to work towards their goals. You will work with a multidisciplinary approach, alongside physiotherapists, assistant practitioners, rehabilitation support workers, care staff and social workers to ensure the patients are supported to work towards their goals, in aim of returning home or into another setting. Main duties of the job As a band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will support the Clinical Lead to lead the team including B5 therapists, Assistant Practitioners and Rehabilitation support workers. You will be involved in supervision and appraisals along with supporting development of the team and service improvement. There is the opportunity for career development, pay progression (Agenda for Change) and NHS pension. This is an exciting time for the team, working in partnership with other local services to provide rehabilitation in an integrated and truly patient centred way. If you are interested at the prospect of working in this highly rewarding area of healthcare, then we look forward to hearing from you. To discuss the vacancy further or to arrange an informal visit please call Clinical Lead Peter Busby on 07917307856 or Team Lead Sarah Furia on 07788396515. About us Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit. There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers. If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for? Date posted 17 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9085-WHC-21918-7 Job locations Little Manor Nursing Home Manor Farm Road Salisbury SP1 2RS Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Dip COT/BSc/BSc(Hons)/MSc OT Registered as an OT with the Health and Care Professionals Council Relevant Post graduate qualification Desirable Non-medical prescriber Leadership and Management training Further qualifications relevant to community practice Experience Essential Up to date community experience Case management experience Significant experience of working with adults Working with a multi-disciplinary team Leadership experience Teaching experience Knowledge of recruitment, selection & appraisal system Setting and monitoring standards of care Experience within a wide range of patient/client care groups Desirable Profiling community needs and targeting identified health needs of population Evidence of innovative and flexible approach to care and the organisation of care Additional Criteria Essential Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Dip COT/BSc/BSc(Hons)/MSc OT Registered as an OT with the Health and Care Professionals Council Relevant Post graduate qualification Desirable Non-medical prescriber Leadership and Management training Further qualifications relevant to community practice Experience Essential Up to date community experience Case management experience Significant experience of working with adults Working with a multi-disciplinary team Leadership experience Teaching experience Knowledge of recruitment, selection & appraisal system Setting and monitoring standards of care Experience within a wide range of patient/client care groups Desirable Profiling community needs and targeting identified health needs of population Evidence of innovative and flexible approach to care and the organisation of care Additional Criteria Essential Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Wiltshire Health and Care LLP Address Little Manor Nursing Home Manor Farm Road Salisbury SP1 2RS Employer's website https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)