Occupational Therapist - Community ASC

+ To triage and prioritise referrals into the service
+ To carry out holistic assessments of the functional abilities of people in the community whose needs can be complex, changing, and varied across the caseload.
+ To assess, plan, prioritise and provide outcome solutions including equipment, and minor and major home adaptations to a community-based client group.
+ To plan, organise and manage a community caseload with supervision.
+ To contribute to the service development of community-based therapy services.
+ To provide professional guidance and support to Community Assessment Officers and/or students

An exciting opportunity has become available for 2 Band 5 positions in the Adult Health and Social Care Community Occupational Therapy Team.
This innovative post provides the opportunity to work as part of the Community Occupational Therapy team in Salford providing assessments of peoples in a variety of community settings.
You will be responsible for your own caseload and have the opportunity to work closely with the wider community MDTs, adopting an integrated approach to patient care across Salford.
You will be a motivated OT who brings clinical skills, knowledge and understanding as well as excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and commitment to the team.
We are looking for a strong approach to team working and a drive for service development.

Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS Organisations in the country. Salford Care Org brings together acute provision at our Salford Royal Site with a multitude of community services across the Salford area. Our Community Services in Salford are a mix of professionals from health, social care and voluntary sectors, bringing together the benefits of a joined-up approach to health and social care., To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.
We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.
We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.
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For posts advertised on a fixed term contract basis, we will offer secondments only for NHS appointments. Fixed term contracts will be only be offered for external non-NHS appointments.