Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Occupational Therapy Degree
• Registration with Health Professions Council

Desirable

• Membership of a professional body e.g. RCOT

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Willingness to undertake further training and development

Desirable

• Evidence of on-going professional development
• Evidence of completing a preceptorship program
• Training in the equipment needs of older people.

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environment

Desirable

• Post registration experience
• Experience of working in a care home
• Specialist knowledge acquired through training or working with older people with complex health needs
• Experience of working with patients with a postural deviation

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrate good organisational and prioritisation skills and ability to work under pressure
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with an empathetic manner
• Competent with IT skills
• Ability to translate best practice evidence and national policy into practice
• Knowledge of current Health / Social Care legislation, i.e. National Serviced Frameworks
• Knowledge and understanding of adult protection issues

Desirable

• Knowledge of resource management

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel to multiple sites efficiently
• Full UK driving licence
• The daily use of a car

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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).

Closing Date: 26 November 2025