''A great place to be cared for; a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has been nationally recognised as the UK’s most inclusive NHS organisation. As such we have a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
We are looking to recruit highly motivated Community Occupational Therapists to join our Furness Integrated Rapid Response Service to deliver community rehabilitation and crisis response.
In this exciting and evolving role, you will join a dedicated and motivated team of experienced Occupational Therapists, Community Nurses, Assistant Practitioners and Therapy Assistants. You will work within Furness Integrated Care Community focusing on admission avoidance in conjunction with Acute Hospital Services, Community Inpatient Unit, GP Services and Adult Social Care. As an Occupational Therapist you will provide intensive packages of care and rehabilitation to support acutely and chronically ill patients to remain within the community.
The team delivers a 7 day service across 8am until 8pm , you will be expected to be flexible for the needs of the service with some expectation to work across traditional boundaries. You will be required to travel across the Morecambe Bay footprint. A broad previous experience is essential.
Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period (this includes bank staff). This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.
Requirements
A Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Registration with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist
The ability to travel to a variety of venues throughout the community to deliver patient assessments within an identified locality and to attend meetings
In addition to a comprehensive induction package we offer Team support, staff supervision and in-service training opportunities
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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