Occupational Therapy Team Manager

Occupational Therapy Team Manager

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

AS334(e)

Full time

£47,420 - £51,515 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapy Team Manager to join Adult Social Care and Prevention Directorate. We are in the process of restructuring our service areas to ensure we meet the needs of the people of Newcastle effectively and timely, using a strength-based approach, linking people to their communities and neighbourhoods using the 3 Conversation approach. It is a great time to join the team as look to build on our OT offer within the city.

The post holder will manage a team of Occupational Therapists to deliver an effective and efficient service to meet the assessed needs of people aged 18+ living in the community with physical health needs and sensory support issues, through the provision of equipment and major adaptations.

We expect the post holder to have significant experience in Occupational Therapy, with an excellent working knowledge of legislative and statutory requirements, and evidence of your ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with relevant partners, including Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital Trust and Housing.

It is essential that you can demonstrate experience in managing reflective colleague supervision and improvement to practice, performance and team development. We expect the post holder to also have experience and understanding on managing sickness absence processes.

We require someone with enthusiasm and energy with the ability to provide creative and innovative ideas for the development of the Community Occupational Therapy Service, in line with the priorities of the Adult Social Care and Prevention Directorate.

If you think you would be suitable for the post and would like an informal discussion please contact Claire Alder, Service Manager on 07500 126758.

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.

Permanent

Closing date:

21 July 2024