Occupational Therapy Lead - Bon Accord Care

Job Description

"Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for. If you are new to the caring profession you should check to see if it is the career for you by going to http://www.aquestionofcare.org.ukand trying their interactive video challenge". Location: Various locations throughout Aberdeen Duration: Permanent, Full Time Job Purpose: To provide management and leadership to staff team within the Occupational Therapy service area of Bon Accord Care/Support Services and develop and enhance the service to promote good outcomes for service users their families and carers

Requirements

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum: Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy (Degree/Diploma) and registered with professional body SVQ Level 4 management qualification or equivalent or willingness to work towards Registration with relevant professional body PVG registration

Responsibilities

The post holder is expected to demonstrate: Promote equalities, human rights, regeneration, health and safety and sustainability within all areas of responsibility Recognise and account for customer needs and seek solutions to meet them Work creatively to resolve problems whilst adhering to existing Bon Accord Care policy and standards Communicate effectively with a range of audiences, including chairing meetings effectively and the delivery of presentations and training courses Identify training needs and to develop and deliver training that meets company, policy and legal developments Critically evaluate practice and give feedback in a developmental way to candidates, assessors and stakeholders as required Effectively manage resources, including effective management of teams and financial resources Prioritise and delegate workloads and deadlines, motivate, supervise and guide staff for effective service delivery Assess and write reports Plan and make decisions Manage finance and budgets effectively Be competent with a range of ICT packages including MS Office

The Individual

Please see Job Profile for further details