Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to work across multiple core areas in a rotational programme. You will assess clients, plan and implement treatment strategies, and facilitate pathways to help patients return to daily life.

The post offers autonomy within a supportive team and opportunities to develop specialist skills. A UK driving license is desirable, and DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Essential: HCPC registration with a recognised OT qualification.
• Experience in health and social care systems is desirable.
• UK driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs of people on caseload and devise treatment plans.
• Develop pathways to enable return to optimal lifestyle where possible.
• Work autonomously with supervision from a Senior Therapist.

Skills

Verbal communication

Non-verbal communication

Education

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

MSc Occupational Therapy

Job description

Detailed job description and main 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

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• Membership into the Royal Collage of Occupational Therapy

Experience

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

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

Knowledge

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of national guidance influencing service delivery

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent verbal and non verbal communications skills

Desirable criteria

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

Important - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)

It is the policy of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost for their DBS certificate. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay on commencement with the Trust. The DBs check will be undertaken during the pre-employment check screening.

Qualifications

Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted. You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening.

New Starters - Probationary Period

For any new employees commencing employment with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).

Employment References

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested to ensure e-mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.

Working Hours

If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.

At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.

We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.

We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Disability

We are a Disability Confident Lead employer. This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.

Right to Work in the UK

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless they have permission to work via another route. Non UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (