band 6 Occupational Therapist

You will work closely alongside all members of the therapy team: Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Assistant Practitioners and Rehabilitation Support Workers, as well as a wider multi-disciplinary workforce across Bedfordshire. You will build close links with the professionals and services required to wrap around the needs of each individual to provide a holistic approach.

You will need to be innovative, forward thinking, self-driven with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Take pride in your work, be highly motivated and dynamic, have a flexible approach and be able to embrace change. Being a collaborative worker, with the ability to network and build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders will be essential., All applicants need to hold a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC as well as holding leadership experience with team management skills. Due to the nature of the post the applicant must be able to meet the travel requirements to travel across the county of Bedfordshire., Education and Qualification Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered
Desirable
• Community Experience
• Practice Educator trained
Experience Essential
• Experience of a broad range of physical conditions
Desirable
• NHS Experience
Knowledge and Skills Essential
• Demonstrates sound leadership skills through experience
• Demonstrates understanding of evidence based therapeutic knowledge and skills
Desirable
• Ability to work as part of a team and as a lone worker
Other Essential
• Access to a vehicle and holds A Full UK Drivers license
• Able to work weekends and bank holidays
Desirable
• To be able to work flexibly across services
Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential
• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered
Desirable
• Community Experience
• Practice Educator trained
Experience Essential
• Experience of a broad range of physical conditions
Desirable
• NHS Experience
Knowledge and Skills Essential
• Demonstrates sound leadership skills through experience
• Demonstrates understanding of evidence based therapeutic knowledge and skills
Desirable
• Ability to work as part of a team and as a lone worker
Other Essential
• Access to a vehicle and holds A Full UK Drivers license
• Able to work weekends and bank holidays
Desirable
• To be able to work flexibly across services
  
  Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.