Directorate: Adult Social Care and All Age Commissioning
Section: Front Door Service
Location: Civic Centre
Grade: Level 12
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed term for 12 months
This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.
About us:
We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live andwork in the city. And that’s where you come in.We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.
Further information on the Council and our directorates
The Role
This is an exciting 12-month secondment/fixed-term opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to work across Health and Social Care, supporting high-quality, person-centred equipment provision.
Working as a specialist Occupational Therapist, you will provide expert advice and clinical oversight as a critical friend for complex and specialist equipment requests. You will work closely with clinicians, commissioners, and equipment providers to ensure equipment recommendations are appropriate, proportionate, cost-effective, and focused on maximising independence and quality of life.
You will use your specialist knowledge of community equipment, daily living solutions, and minor adaptations to support decision-making and promote consistent practice across services. The role may also offer opportunities to contribute to service improvement, workforce development, training, and future approaches to equipment provision.
About You
You will be an experienced Occupational Therapist with a strong commitment to enabling people to achieve the best possible outcomes through effective equipment provision. You will have a good knowledge of equipment needed through life stages and statuary legislation
Why Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a specialist and relatively niche area of Occupational Therapy, combining clinical expertise with partnership working across all age social care and health services
If you are passionate about specialist equipment, collaborative working, and driving improvement across health and social care, this role offers a unique and rewarding career development opportunity.
What we offer:
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A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
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Hybrid and flexible working options
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An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
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Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes
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Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here
For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager, Peter Ball via email [email protected]
Pre-Employment Checks:
Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:
Right to Work in the UK
Proof of address
Satisfactory references
Occupational Health Clearance
Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)
The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies. No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council. Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.
To Apply
If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email [email protected] or call us on 01782 238189.
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