Salary £40,777 - £45,091 I Permanent I Senior Occupational Therapist, Practice Development I Adult Social Care | Preston
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to undertake the role of Senior Occupational Therapist – Practice Development within Prevention and Neighbourhoods.
This role provides a unique opportunity to support and develop Occupational Therapy practitioners across the service, helping to build confidence, professional competence and high-quality strengths-based practice. Working closely with Team Managers, you will provide mentoring, coaching, professional guidance and reflective support to less experienced Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Support Officers and Occupational Therapy students, supporting them to develop the knowledge, skills and professional judgement required to practise confidently and effectively.
In this role, you will also provide support and guidance on practice situations involving higher levels of risk, uncertainty or complexity. You will share your knowledge and expertise to promote effective occupational therapy practice, support professional development and contribute to service improvement. You may also undertake or contribute to complex assessments and interventions where required.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the development of less experienced Occupational Therapy practitioners across the service.
• Provide mentoring, coaching and professional advice on Occupational Therapy practice.
• Promote high-quality strengths-based, person-centred practice and professional standards.
• Support practice development, quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.
• Provide support and guidance on practice situations involving higher levels of risk, uncertainty or complexity.
• Undertake or support complex assessments and interventions where required.
• Support the learning and development of Occupational Therapy students and support staff.
• Share best practice and contribute to the development of Occupational Therapy practice across Adult Social Care.
For an informal conversation, please contact Jonathan Tomlinson - Jonathan.Tomlinson@lancashire.gov.uk
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.
For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
