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Occupational Therapist

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
03/02/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 16/02/2023 23:59
Salary:
Grade 9 (pre progression - £31,099 to £34,723) / Grade 11 (post progression £36,298 to £40,478)
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Vacancy ID:
239232
Employment Location:
Chilton Depot
Post Number:
REG23-053
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
16 Feb
Further Information
An opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join our Care Connect / Telecare Service.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?
To provide professional support to the day to day operation of the Care Connect Telecare Service. To provide advice, guidance, training and awareness to DCC staff and NHS staff in relation to Telecare assessment and provision. To assist with the assessment of customers for Telecare provision, in line with the Care Act 2014. To assist the Telecare Innovator in the promotion of Telecare to customers, professionals and the wider public.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED?
You will need to hold a Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy with Health Professions Council Registration. You will also need substantial post qualifying experience.

Take a look at the person specification for the full criteria.

Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.

IS THIS ROLE FOR YOU?
If you would like to know more about this post, please contact Daniella McCluskey, Countywide Occupational Therapy and Sensory Support Manager, daniella.mccluskey@durham.gov.uk Tel: 03000 26394.

INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 1 March 2023.

BENEFITS AND REWARDS
With so many benefits and rewards and the opportunity to work alongside some fantastic people, we know Durham County Council is a great place to work so why not join us. If you’d like to know more about our rewards and benefits package, please follow the link below:
https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits

Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.

HOW TO APPLY
Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the Payroll & Employee Services on 03000 264469 / 264798 / 264764 / 264778 or email PESNCC@durham.gov.uk

In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.

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Please note
This job is closed for applications.