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About the role
We have an exciting opportunity to join Specialist Moving and Handling Team within West Northamptonshire Council. We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly skilled Occupational Therapist with substantial expertise in moving and handling, who will provide clinical leadership and drive the continued development of our specialist service.
The Specialist Moving and Handling Team works closely with: Adult Social Care colleagues West Northamptonshire care providers Individuals and families
What will you be doing?
In this rewarding role, you’ll support individuals to regain and maintain their independence at home, making a real difference to people’s daily lives.
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Undertake holistic assessments to support individuals, families, and both formal and informal carers with the moving and handling of people.
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Manage a varied caseload, planning and delivering effective, outcome-focused interventions.
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Develop and implement person-centred support plans that promote independence and wellbeing.
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Work closely with formal and informal care providers to ensure interventions are delivered safely, effectively, and in line with best practice.
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Communicate effectively with individuals, families, carers, and professionals, providing regular updates and feedback.
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Complete clear, accurate, and timely case notes, assessments, and reports in line with service requirements and professional standards.
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Assess for and recommend appropriate equipment and adaptations, arranging provision and providing guidance on safe and effective use.
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Support individuals to improve their independence, confidence, and safety within their home environment.
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Provide specialist moving and handling advice and guidance to colleagues, care providers, and partner agencies.
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Contribute to the development of best practice, service improvements, and high-quality outcomes across the Specialist Moving and Handling Team.
37 hours per week:
Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm
These hours are indicative, and flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the service.
About you
This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist who enjoys collaborative working, values person-centred practice and is committed to achieving positive outcomes.
You'll be joining a supportive and well-regarded team, with opportunities to:
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Develop specialist skills in moving and handling
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Support Occupational Therapy students on placement
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Contribute to service development and continuous improvement
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Hold current HCPC registration and a recognised Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
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Have experience in moving and handling, including writing moving and handling plans and the provision of equipment and adaptations.
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Be confident undertaking moving and handling assessments and Mental Capacity Assessments.
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Demonstrate sound professional judgement, including in complex situations.
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Have strong communication and team-working skills.
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Be able to effectively manage a varied caseload and prioritise competing demands.
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The candidate has confirmed their ability to commit to the role until the end date of 22 July 2027.
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A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
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The ability to travel across West Northamptonshire.
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Supporting, supervising, or mentoring students and junior staff.
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Delivering training to health and social care professionals.
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Service development, audit activity, and quality improvement initiatives.
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Working within multidisciplinary teams and contributing to professional forums, research, or best practice networks.
Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application is therefore encouraged.
Unfortunately, West Northamptonshire Council is unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The post also involves regulated activity and will require a Children and Adults Barred List check.
West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The post also involves regulated activity and will require a Children and Adults Barred List check.
West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
About us
At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.
Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.
We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner
The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us.
If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email [email protected] for support.
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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