Job summaryThis is an opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to work in the community across South Bedfordshire, primarily within the Transfer of Care Team, though supporting the other services when needs require.You will hold a full clinical caseload, with a focus on supporting individuals to live independently and safely. You will be part of a dynamic team that supports student placements and apprenticeships. You will receive and provide monthly supervision and complete a preceptorship course.Candidates awaiting their Honours degree and HCPC registration are welcome to apply.Main duties of the jobTo manage a full clinical caseloadTo support clients to regain their independence within their own place of residencyEmpower and educate service users about their holistic health and well-being to enhance quality of life and prevent relapse, considering the need for rehabilitation, social inclusion and health promotion.To use clinical reasoning and evidence based practices compliant with with Trust policies and National Legislation.To support junior staff with supervisionAbout usOur mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisationsJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information, please kindly refer to the detailed job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.Person SpecificationEducation / qualificationEssentialDegree in Occupational TherapyHCPC RegisteredPreceptorship completed or willing to completeDesirableMember of RCOTExperienceEssentialAchieved a range of clinical experience as a student or junior levelAbility to organise/prioritise workloadAbility to work alone and part of a teamDesirableCommunity Setting ExperienceKnowledge and SkillsEssentialUnderstand a range of medical conditionsUnderstand changes within the NHS and impacts on therapy servicesIT SkillsDesirableEvidence of relevant CPDOtherEssentialFull Drivers LicenceAccess to a vehicleDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameEast London NHS Foundation TrustAddressGrove View Integrated Health and Care HubCourt DriveDunstableLU5 4JDEmployer's websitehttps://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)