Specialist Occupational Therapist Moving and Handling

37.5 hours per week, permanent

Core Service Hours are 8am-5pm Monday-Friday; however, evenings and

weekend by exception to support individual need.

We are looking for

a motivated and person-centred Occupational Therapist to join our specialist

Moving, Handling and Ergonomics Service.

You will undertake

complex moving and handling assessments, develop innovative solutions to

support independence and dignity, and provide expert advice to patients,

families, carers and professionals across North East Lincolnshire.

Working across a

variety of community, residential and healthcare settings, you will use

advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to assess risk,

recommend specialist equipment and adaptations, and support reduced care and

single-handed care approaches wherever appropriate.

The role offers the

opportunity to contribute to service development, education, quality

improvement and the promotion of best practice in moving and handling across

health and social care.

You must be

registered with the HCPC.

For further information and an

informal discussion please contact Vicky Henderson at vicky.henderson@nhs.net or on telephone number 07514642022.

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification - please refer to this for more information.

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Care Plus Group (CPG) is an employee-owned Community Benefit Society

dedicated to improving health, wellbeing and independence for the communities

we serve. Providing a diverse range of services including community nursing,

urgent care, primary care, rehabilitation, adult social care, learning

disability, specialist support services, and event medical services, CPG

supports people at every stage of their health and care journey. As a socially

responsible organisation, we combine a commercially minded approach with a compassionate heart,

ensuring we remain financially sustainable whilst always prioritising the needs

of the people and communities who rely on us.

We offer

excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory

pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme,

lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of

CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner

Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We

are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly

and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to

safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment

from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will

interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of several specialist areas of work; - Involvement in research

Skills and Knowledge

Other

Qualifications

Essential: - Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy; - Registered with the HCPC

Desirable: - Relevant post graduate accredited courses; - Clinical Supervisor accreditation; - Membership of RCOT; - Training qualification