Job Advert
Location: Millbrook Service Centre, Berkshire
Millbrook Healthcare is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to be based at the Millbrook Service Centre in Berkshire to provide maternity cover for a 12 month fixed term period, with the potential to go permanent after 12 months. This role will involve being a clinical specialist within the Community Equipment Service.
You will work with the Contract Manager, Operations Manager and Strategic Clinical Lead to establish an equipment review project and carry out reviews of service users who have high value community equipment for longer than the specified time, with an aim of recalling and recycling the equipment which is no longer needed.
Key Responsibilities
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Work closely with prescribers to promote effective partnership working
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Work in partnership and close liaison with Adult Social Care, therapy and community nursing staff in Berkshire, the community equipment service and other agencies as necessary
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Work in partnership with retailers, pharmacists and third sector organisations as necessary
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Make referrals and recommendations to other services as required – e.g. referral for physiotherapy or community nursing input
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Attend or lead meetings as and when required
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Be fully conversant and compliant with your professional code of conduct and the requirement of continuous professional development
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Accountable for own professional development and actions in line with professional registration requirements, national and local guidelines
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Maintain a professional portfolio demonstrating clinical and professional development
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Maintain health, safety and security within areas of direct responsibility
About You
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BSc (Hons) Degree in Occupational Therapy / Diploma equivalent
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Registration with HCPC
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Relevant experience of working within Health or Social Care
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Experience of working with adults and older people with complex needs
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Specialist knowledge of equipment and specials
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Experience of managing a caseload
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Experience of Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention including moving and handling assessments
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Experience of working with a range of partner organisations, particularly domiciliary care agencies
Millbrook Healthcare Group are an inclusive and caring employer who understand that not everyone’s job needs are the same. Therefore we are open to supporting flexible working requests such as part time working, job shares and flexible hours wherever possible, to support our colleagues life style differences. So please feel free to let us know of any specific requirements you may have and these can then be discussed in more detail if you are successful in your application.
Our ambition at Millbrook Healthcare is to become the leading provider in the assisted living sector whilst ensuring our core company values ‘CARES’ remain unchanged. We are always looking to recruit hard working and talented individuals to become a part of our ongoing growth and success. You’ll enjoy all the support and encouragement you need to reach your own potential and develop a rewarding career along the way.
Care and respect for our colleagues and service users
Accountable and proud
Ready to learn and grow
Enhance our service users’ lives
Socially responsible, ethical and transparent
This role is working in a regulated activity and may be subject to a standard DBS disclosure and Social Media Screening.
No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.
