Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapists

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Leicester is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist with Band 5 experience in Neurology. Responsibilities include supervising team members, delivering training, and ensuring continuous professional development. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant Occupational Therapy qualification and possess strong communication and team working skills. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the advancement of Occupational Therapy practices within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous professional development support

Qualifications

• Recent Experience as a Band 5 level Occupational Therapist within Neurology.
• Evidence of appropriate use of clinical Interventions and implementation of core skills.
• Demonstrates effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise members of the Occupational Therapy Team providing professional guidance.
• Deliver education and training to Occupational Therapy staff.
• Participate in recruitment and retention of Occupational Therapy staff.

Skills

HCPC

Diploma / BSC hons Occupational Therapy

Communication skills

Team working skills

IT skills

Education

HCPC Registration

Diploma / BSC hons Occupational Therapy

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To facilitate annual appraisal and personal development planning for members of the Occupational Therapy Team.
• To supervise members of the Occupational Therapy Team providing professional guidance and advice.
• To actively participate in the education and training of Occupational Therapy staff as appropriate including leading on specific mandatory training initiatives e.g. manual handling, infection control, child protection, health and safety and topics related to your clinical area.
• As Practice Placement Educators to deliver pre-registration training to Occupational Therapy students within the clinical setting. To participate in the training of students and staff from other professions as appropriate.
• To be responsible for the advancement of personal skills and knowledge in a clinical and managerial context and to attend post registration training in order to maintain own and others CPD.
• To participate in recruitment and retention of Occupational Therapy staff as necessary.
• To participate in the induction of Occupational Therapy Staff.
• Deliver education and training to Occupational Therapy staff as part of Team Development training and/or cascading of information following training received.
• Undertake appropriate training and development to maintain high quality of service including Team Development training.
• To participate in post-graduate training as appropriate.
• To actively participate in the training of students and staff from other professions.
• Take responsibility for maintaining up to date Mandatory training.
• To participate in research and development projects as opportunities arise.

Person specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• HCPC
• Diploma / BSC hons Occupational Therapy

Desirable criteria

• Practice Educators course
• Evidence of post graduate Training treating Neurology conditions

Experience

Essential criteria

• Recent Experience as a Band 5 level Occupational Therapist within Neurology.
• Evidence of appropriate use of clinical Interventions and implementation of core skills.

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of clinical experience treating patients with Neurological conditions.
• Evidence of educating others within a clinical setting.
• Computer and IT skills.

Communication and Relationships

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates effective written, Verbal and non verbal communication.
• Demonstrates effective team working skills.

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of implementing leadership skills.
• Evidence of advanced communication training.

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence of flexibility, initiative and awareness of risk.
• Awareness of self and own abilities.

Desirable criteria

• Involvement in Quality improvement projects and Audit.
• Involvement of service development.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Demonstartes treating individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to individual needs.

Interest in role

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates evidence of enthusiasm to work with Neurology patients in a senior role.
• Demonstrates commitment to Continued Professional Development.

Desirable criteria

• Awareness of issues impacting Occupational Therapy in Neurology.

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.