Occupational Therapist Band 6

NHS; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Wakefield is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their Rheumatology team. This permanent full-time position involves providing comprehensive therapy for rheumatology patients, including assessments, treatments, and support for service development. Candidates should have an Occupational Therapy qualification and demonstrate strong supervisory and analytical skills. The role offers access to NHS benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Employee health and wellbeing services

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Holistic occupational therapy assessment and treatment for rheumatology patients.
• Experience with splinting and pain management.
• Ability to provide one to one intervention and group treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic occupational therapy assessment and treatment.
• Assist in service development in line with latest guidelines.
• Support and train the wider therapy team.

Skills

Occupational Therapy Degree

Supervision skills

Analytical skills

Education

Occupational Therapy Degree / Diploma

Job description

Overview

Permanent Full Time Occupational Therapist band 6RHEUMATOLOGY / UPPER LIMB ORTHOPAEDIC MSK out-patient servicesWe are delighted to be able to advertise a permanent full time (37.5hrs) Band 6 Occupational Therapy post in the Rheumatology therapy and orthopaedic upper limb service.We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic occupational therapist to join our team, with this out- patient role being primarily based within the dynamic and friendly Rheumatology Therapy Team at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. The rheumatology therapy team have close links to the specialist upper limb orthopaedic physiotherapy service, hand therapy team and wider MSK physiotherapy services.This post will be part of a team of therapists who deliver the service across the three hospital sites within the trust.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to provide holistic occupational therapy assessment and treatment for a caseload of rheumatology patients; treatment modalities include activities of daily living optimisation, joint protection education, splinting, pain management education, exercises etc. The rheumatology OT service offer one to one intervention, group treatment and home visits as deemed appropriate. For patients referred to the service with orthopaedic upper limb needs, the successful candidate will be required to provide appropriate splinting to compliment a wider treatment pathway. The postholder will assist in helping continue service development in line with latest guidelines, providing the highest quality care for patients and provide support and training to the wider therapy team and other healthcare professionals.As a team, we pride ourselves on our development and positive approach to change, as well as having a flexible and supportive team ethos. We are committed to supporting the successful candidate to expand their knowledge in this specialism for the benefits of the patient and the service through formal courses and in service training.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job responsibilities

Occupational Therapy Degree / Diploma qualification

Supervision of junior and/or support staff / students

Understanding the OT core skills and values

Be able to analyse and evaluate the information collected and formulate appropriate recommendations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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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.