Fixed Term Occupational Therapist
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist to work with the Single Handling Project in the South of the county, for Nottinghamshire County Council. The Single Handling Project works closely with the innovative Central Reviewing Team and focuses on improving service user outcomes by reviewing their occupational therapy needs, with a particular focus on moving and handling. The project has access to the latest specialist equipment that can enable a person or their carer to do more for themselves and as such, is able to deliver cost savings to Adult Care. The project is led operationally by the Principal OT, OT professional supervision is available, with additional training and skills development for the successful applicant, to enable them to deliver enhanced moving and handling interventions, commission and demonstrate the use of the specialist equipment.
The post is full time (part time applicants are also welcomed), and includes the requirement to work across a 7 day shift pattern, if necessary. Applications are welcomed internally and externally, secondments may be considered if it will add value to NCC. Applications are welcomed from health colleagues who may wish to enhance their moving and handling experience in the community social care setting, as part of their professional development.
If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to discuss any aspect on the vacancy, please contact Principal OT Cate Bennett on: 0115 8043310 or via email: cate.bennett@nottscc.gov.uk
Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
This vacancy is closed to applications.