Occupational Therapist

As an Occupational Therapist. you will have the opportunity todevelop your skills within a supportive multidisciplinary team, contributing to rehabilitation, reablement and recovery-focused care in a dynamic community setting. You will undertake holistic assessments of individuals' functional abilities, environmental factors, and support networks, developing practical and personalised interventions that support both immediate needs and longer-term independence. You will work with increasing autonomy, supported by senior clinicians, developing your clinical reasoning, prioritisation and decision-making skills within a fast-paced service., Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals.

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Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

As part of Local Government Reorganisation, current plans will see Portsmouth City Council combine with the district and borough councils of Fareham, Gosport and Havant and parts of East Hampshire and Winchester district councils to form a new, larger unitary authority for south east Hampshire.

We are working towards an implementation date of 1st April 2028, known as vesting day, subject to Parliamentary approval. Until then, we remain focused on maintaining continuity, supporting our workforce, and continuing to deliver excellent services to our residents throughout the transition to the new unitary authority.

This is an exciting time to join us, offering the opportunity to contribute to organisational transformation, develop your career, and help shape future services for our communities.

Senior Occupational Therapist, you will carry out comprehensive, holistic assessments of individuals' functional abilities, environmental factors, and support networks, identifying personalised and creative solutions to meet both immediate and longer-term needs. Interventions will be delivered across community and home environments. You are expected to work autonomously, using advanced clinical reasoning skills to make independent decisions regarding patient care, risk management, and intervention planning. The role requires confident prioritisation and management of a complex caseload within a fast-paced and rewarding service., You will have a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification (Diploma, BSc or equivalent recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists) and a current HCPC registration. You will have knowledge of adult social care eligibility criteria, assessment and treatment planning skills for a varied caseload and evidence-based recording skills. With strong communication skills you will be able to work on your own initiative, organise your workload effectively and respond to competing demands.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will be motivated and committed, with a passion for supporting individuals to maximise independence and improve their quality of life. You will have an interest in developing skills in supervision, mentoring and supporting others and experience of or willingness to develop skills in equipment provision and moving and handling.

As a

SeniorOccupational Therapist, you will be highly experienced with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a fast-paced, integrated health and social care service. You will demonstrate advance clinical reasoning, the ability to manage complexity and risk, and confidence in autonomous decision-making across a varied and demanding caseload

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes would be required as you will be transporting equipment across the city.

Occupational Therapist: £40,443 - £44,252per annum

Senior Occupational Therapist: £44,252 - £48,738per annum

Pay band and salary will be dependent on your experience. As a Senior OT you will be highly experienced and will be expected to demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning., You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

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Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Adults Board safer recruitment procedures.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please read the relevant DBS