Occupational Therapist (Band 11-12)

Job Description

Job Category: Social Care – Qualified
Location: Northallerton Registration Office, Northallerton, DL7 8AD, North Yorkshire County Council
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:30
Salary: £22.96

All candidates must have had the Covid-19 vaccination prior to being submitted to this order.

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge and understanding of the impact of physical and sensory impairments and learning disability on independence and activities of daily living for all age groups.
• Understanding and application of the social model of disability.
• Knowledge and understanding of how Equality & Diversity, Dignity & Respect and Human Rights apply to this role.
• Wide knowledge base of disability equipment and its application.
• Theoretical and applied medical, surgical, sociological, psychological and, psychiatric knowledge.
• Knowledge of the basic framework of community care legislation and regulations.
• Knowledge of basic health and social care policy.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements, including requirements in respect of carers, equality and anti discrimination legislation, maintaining a safe working environment, data protection and confidentiality. .

EXPERIENCE:
• Post qualification experience of occupational therapy practice in a community setting. (Not newly qualified OTs).
• Experience of undertaking assessments and interventions with people of all ages.
• Demonstrable experience of contributing to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults. (Not newly qualified OTs)
• Experience of working positively in a changing environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Professional skills and registration in line with the Health Professions Council and College of Occupational Therapists.