Location Overview: If you want the adventure of Island life but not too far from home then Guernsey is for you. But what is island life? Think of a community where people are easy going and friendly. Guernsey is 24 square miles so there is NO RUSH Hour. Transportation is either by bus, bike or car. The beach is everywhere and restaurants are a way of life. Beautiful and tranquil! Think British with a French flair.

Job Overview: Our client is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their team. The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Adult Community Learning Disability and Autism Team. They will manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. Providing an efficient, effective and co-ordinated Occupational Therapy Service.

Job Summary: Main Duties:

• To actively participate in supervision and appraisal, using reflection and analysis to inform practice and identify training needs as required by the Health Care Professions Council.
• To maintain and develop professional knowledge and be conversant with professional developments, evidencing critical appraisal skills and Continuing Professional Development and sound understanding of Governance.
• To participate in clinical audit as requested.
• To keep up to date with advances in Occupational Therapy to actively promote an understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy.
• To participate in staff and service development through attendance at service meetings and in-service training, including taking a lead in facilitating such events and presenting information as appropriate.
• To contribute towards the evaluation of the service through audit and the use of outcome measures and in-service research projects. Where appropriate to have a role in implementing those which have an occupational therapy element.
• To actively influence and participate in service improvements and improve and maintain quality standards.
• To comply with organisational policies relating to Equal Opportunities, Data Protection and Health and Safety at Work legislation.
• To undertake other appropriate additional duties as required by the Adult Community Learning Disability and Autism team manager or ADS service manager.
• Other duties as required, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, but mainly to highlight the current main responsibilities of the post.

Benefits Include:

• Enjoy the laid back lifestyle, surrounded by picturesque beaches.
• Competitive salaries 
• Low tax (tax rate of 20%)
• Assistance with flight over
• Subsidized accommodation
• A payment of £1,167 will be paid every February to all full-time staff who have been in the post for 12 months as at 31st January. Pro-rata payments will be made to those with less than 12 months service and those working part-time.
• Additional bonus of £3,000 payable after two and again after four years of continuous service

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Evidence of CPD in accordance with HCPC and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) guidelines.
• Knowledge and experience of community integration, enabling purposeful occupation.
• Knowledge and understanding of application of the Occupational Therapy process, including assessments and interventions relevant to Learning Disability (LD) & Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
• The ability to contribute the specialist skills of an Occupational Therapist to the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
• Experience working as a Learning Disability & Autism Occupational Therapist.
• Broad knowledge of assessment and treatment approaches in Learning Disability & Autism Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to demonstrate effective clinical reasoning.
• Use of Occupational Therapy outcome measures.
• Sound understanding of the Safeguarding process.
• Possession of valid category B driving licence.

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