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Occupational Therapist

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Temporary
Working Pattern:
Please see advert text
Advert Start Date:
14/03/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 16/04/2023 23:59
Salary:
£31,099 - £34,723 / £36,298 - £40,478 pro rata i.e. grade 9 pre progression/grade 11 post progression
Hours per week:
30, 18.5
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Vacancy ID:
241465
Employment Location:
Within an approved location - Hybrid working applies
Post Number:
AHS/23/163
Number of posts:
2
Closing date:
16 Apr
Further Information
Adult and Health Services
Adult Care

Occupational Therapists –
2 POSTS
18.5hours Occupational Therapy East Team
30hours Occupational Therapy South Team
Temporary until 31/3/2024

Salary Grade 9/11 £31,099 - £34,723 / £36,298 - £40,478 pro rata
i.e. pre-progression grade 9 scp 24 - 28 post -progression grade 11 scp 30 -34

Vacancy Reference Number: AHS/23/163

The successful candidates will become part of a highly motivated and successful Occupational Therapy Service within County Durham.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?
We are looking for individuals with experience of working with service users with predominantly physical health disabilities.

We encourage you to contact -
Denise Hopper, Principal Occupational Therapist, East Team on Tel: 03000 262185 Email denise.hopper@durham.gov.uk
Or Zoe Birks, Principal Occupational Therapist, South Team on tel: 03000 263865
to arrange an informal discussion about the roles

WHAT WILL I NEED?
You should also have experience of working within a Health or Social Care setting and have knowledge of the structures within the NHS and Local Authorities. Awareness of recent or impending changes within these organisations which would impact upon this role would also be beneficial.

Required qualifications: Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy with Health Professions Council Registration.
Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.

If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.

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.

Interviews are scheduled to be held after 16th April, 2023.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

*If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email PESAHS@durham.gov.uk

BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We can offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive salaries, a generous leave entitlement of up to 32 days (from 1 April), a government pension scheme and various flexible and hybrid working options (benefits are subject to individual Terms and Conditions).
If you would like to know more, please follow this link:
https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits

HYBRID WORKING
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.

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.

Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ as you will not be notified by any other means.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.

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