Advanced Practitioner (Occupational Therapist)

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*APPLICATIONS FROM FALKIRK COUNCIL EMPLOYEES ONLY*

A new team responsible for supporting people not actively open to social work and social care has begun recruiting, with internal applications now open for Occupational Therapists (Advanced Practitioners)

The Access Team will be the first point of entry into Adult Social Work and Social Care for most adults aged 16+ in Falkirk. With a focus on prevention, the team will improve signposting to suitable services or support options and will ensure people access care as soon as possible.

About the Occupational Therapy Advanced Practitioner opportunity:

These posts offer an exciting opportunity for experienced, motivated, and ambitious Occupational Therapists to work in a dynamic environment. We want to be a forward-thinking workforce, who are determined to make a real positive difference for people accessing services and living in our communities. Trauma informed, relationships and a strengths based Occupational Therapy approach sits at the heart of our practice. We are committed to continuing to develop a culture where all our workforce feels valued, included and able to be their best at work. This supports our mission to be recognised as a learning organisation promoting openness and creativity across the workforce.

If you wish to be considered for an Advanced Practitioner position you will be required to evidence a proven track record of supporting team practice development, such as mentoring, facilitating student placements, groups or communities of practice and a commitment to your own continuous professional learning and development. You should have experience of working with a complex caseload, including participating in, presenting at, and/or chairing multi-disciplinary meetings.

When it comes to taking care of our employees, we are proud to offer:

• Supportive team structure
• Time for reflective supervision
• A culture where your voice matters and opportunities are available to shape how we work together as a team, service and across the Council and partnerships.
• We work in partnership with colleagues in Forth Valley NHS, affording excellent opportunities for joint training and working.
• Bespoke training and a range of career development opportunities
• Generous annual leave and mobile /flexible working supporting work life balance.
• Competitive salaries
• Local Government pension scheme and employee benefits and rewards scheme
• Falkirk Council promote a flexible and home working policy.

Learn more about the latest career developments within Falkirk’s Social Work Services by watching a short video message from Martin Thom, Head of Integration.

You must hold a relevant Occupational Therapy qualification, be registered with the HCPC and will be required to undertake an updated PVG check.

Due to service redesign, applications are welcomed from experienced registered Occupational Therapists who meet our Advanced Practitioner criteria:

Minimum 3 years post qualifying experience, accompanied by:

• Evidence of Post Graduate Qualification, or
• Evidence of additional learning and development*, and
• Management of Complex Cases

*commitment to undertake additional Post Graduate Qualification if required.

You must have the ability to travel as per service demand.

These posts are permanent full-time posts, 37 hours per week but applications from those who wish to work part-time will also be considered.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

For an informal discussion, please contact David Herbert (Access Team Manager) David.herbert@falkirk.gov.uk