Community Occupational Therapist Band 5

This is an opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to work in the community across South Bedfordshire, primarily in the Community Occupational Therapy Team, though supporting the other services when needs require. You will hold a full clinical caseload, with a focus on supporting individuals to live independently and safely. You will be part of a dynamic team that supports student placements and apprenticeships. You will receive and provide monthly supervision and complete a preceptorship course. Candidates awaiting their Honours degree and HCPC registration are welcome to apply.,

• To manage a full clinical caseload
• To support clients to regain their independence within their own place of residency
• Empower and educate service users about their holistic health and well-being to enhance quality of life and prevent relapse, considering the need for rehabilitation, social inclusion and health promotion.
• To use clinical reasoning and evidence based practices compliant with with Trust policies and National Legislation.
• To support junior staff with supervision
  
  Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations