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Job details Job reference VAC004362 Date posted 14/07/2023 Application closing date 20/08/2023 Location Bristol, various locations Salary BG10 - BG11: \xc2\xa332,909 - \xc2\xa337,261 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Variable Hours Job category/type Social Care Attachments

Occupational Therapist x 3 (Hospital Transfer of Care Hubs) Job description

Permanent, Full or Part Time hours will be considered.

This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting new service within Bristol City Council adult social care. At both hospital trusts within Bristol, we are creating two new Transfer of Care Hubs to support our citizens with discharge planning.

The Transfer of Care Hubs will bring us together with our acute and community health partners, alongside Voluntary Sector colleagues, to create new multidisciplinary teams. You would be integral in providing an excellent service to our citizens easing their transition home following a hospital admission.

The role of an Occupational Therapist in social care is varied and practitioners build skills across a range of disciplines working with us. We welcome applications from newly qualified and experienced practitioners alike with the opportunity to follow career progression pathways into advanced grade or management roles.

You will have a full induction, supervision from experienced and very supportive colleagues, and opportunities for training and continuous professional development activities. We endeavour to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to develop highly skilled, evidence-based practice, utilising the 4 pillars of the RCOT career development framework. We provide regular OT specific learning and development activities and also provide practice educators with a generous payment for supporting student placements.

\xe2\x80\x9cWe are committed to ensuring Occupational Therapists in Bristol are at the forefront of innovative and evidence-based practice as we develop our services further. We recognise the unique skill set and excellent outcomes Occupational Therapists achieve with our citizens, enabling belonging, and supporting people to engage in meaningful occupation. If you are passionate about your work, want to shape our future and make a difference to people\xe2\x80\x99s lives, please apply to join us\xe2\x80\x9d. Alex Crisp, Principal Occupational Therapist, Bristol City Council.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you\xe2\x80\x99ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be working in a supportive environment where you\xe2\x80\x99ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you\xe2\x80\x99ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

Interviews will take place online on 18th August 2023. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email on 8th August with details for the interview.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Alex Crisp (Principal OT) via or 01179037055.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and Male candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

Job title Occupational Therapist x 3 (Hospital Transfer of Care Hubs) Job reference VAC004362 Date posted 14/07/2023 Application closing date 20/08/2023 Location Bristol, various locations Salary BG10 - BG11: \xc2\xa332,909 - \xc2\xa337,261 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Variable Hours Job category/type Social Care Attachments Job description

Permanent, Full or Part Time hours will be considered.

This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting new service within Bristol City Council adult social care. At both hospital trusts within Bristol, we are creating two new Transfer of Care Hubs to support our citizens with discharge planning.

The Transfer of Care Hubs will bring us together with our acute and community health partners, alongside Voluntary Sector colleagues, to create new multidisciplinary teams. You would be integral in providing an excellent service to our citizens easing their transition home following a hospital admission.

The role of an Occupational Therapist in social care is varied and practitioners build skills across a range of disciplines working with us. We welcome applications from newly qualified and experienced practitioners alike with the opportunity to follow career progression pathways into advanced grade or management roles.

You will have a full induction, supervision from experienced and very supportive colleagues, and opportunities for training and continuous professional development activities. We endeavour to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to develop highly skilled, evidence-based practice, utilising the 4 pillars of the RCOT career development framework. We provide regular OT specific learning and development activities and also provide practice educators with a generous payment for supporting student placements.

\xe2\x80\x9cWe are committed to ensuring Occupational Therapists in Bristol are at the forefront of innovative and evidence-based practice as we develop our services further. We recognise the unique skill set and excellent outcomes Occupational Therapists achieve with our citizens, enabling belonging, and supporting people to engage in meaningful occupation. If you are passionate about your work, want to shape our future and make a difference to people\xe2\x80\x99s lives, please apply to join us\xe2\x80\x9d. Alex Crisp, Principal Occupational Therapist, Bristol City Council.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you\xe2\x80\x99ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be working in a supportive environment where you\xe2\x80\x99ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you\xe2\x80\x99ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

Interviews will take place online on 18th August 2023. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email on 8th August with details for the interview.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Alex Crisp (Principal OT) via or 01179037055.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and Male candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

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