Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist

Job summary
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This post forms part of our Band 5 rotations which offers experience in the core areas of; Orthopaedics, Trauma, Stroke (Acute and Community Based), Medicine, Surgery, Elderly Care, Community (including Intermediate Care), Paediatrics, Palliative, and our Integrated Discharge Team.

Each rotation is 9 months (but may change according to service needs). Once fully developed into the Band 5 role and according to the needs of the service, the post holder may have the opportunity to develop more specialist skills.

The post holder will be responsible for assessing the needs of people on their caseload; devising appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans, and identifying appropriate discharge pathways and services to enable people to return to their previous lifestyle where possible and practical.

Main duties of the job
As this is a Trustwide post, the successful candidate will be required to rotate between the Stockton or Hartlepool localities. We offer rotations in Orthopaedics (elective and trauma, Acute Medicine and surgery, Respiratory, Community Therapy, Stroke Rehabilitation (Acute and Community), Paediatrics, Integrated Discharge Team and Palliative Care.

We are looking for dedicated health care professionals who are flexible in their approach and possess the aptitude to adapt quickly to new situations. We recognise the challenges of working in health and social care systems and are interested in working with and supporting those people who are role models to their profession and open to innovative new ways of working.

For an informal discussion in relation to these posts, please contact Rebecca Auton, Occupational Therapy Clinical Care Coordinator View phone number on meeveem.com

About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.

We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognize staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff survey

"Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"

Job responsibilities
This post forms part of our band 5 rotation which offers experience in the core areas. Orthopaedics (elective and trauma, Acute Medicine and Surgery, Respiratory, Intermediate Care/Community Therapy, Stroke Rehabilitation (Acute and Community), Paediatrics, Integrated Discharge Team and Palliative Care. Each rotation is 6-9 months (but may change according to service needs).

Once fully developed into the Band 5 role and according to the needs of the service the post holder may have the opportunity to develop more specialist skills in non rotational band 5 posts.

The post holder will be responsible for assessing the needs of people on their caseload, devising treatment plans and devising appropriate pathways to enable people to return to their previous lifestyle where possible and practical.

The post holder will work autonomously in their area but will receive supervision and support with regard to continuing professional development from a Senior Therapist.

A UK driving license holder and access to a vehicle is desirable

Qualifications
Essential

• BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy or MSc Occupational Therapy
• Registered with Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Membership into the Royal Collage of Occupational Therapy

Experience
Essential

• Pre graduate or post gradutate experience of working in a health and social care system

Desirable

• Experience of delivering supervision to non qualifed and/or students
• Experience of working in a generic role
• Experience working within an NHS setting

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of clinical conditions and the effect of Occupational Performance
• Knowledge of assessment and treatment methods untilised in Occupational Therapy

Desirable

• Knowledge of national guidance influencing service delivery

Skills
Essential

• Excellent verbal and non verbal communications skills

Desirable

• Use of IT systems
• Using own initiative to priorities work load
• UK driving license and access to a vehicle

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).