Return to Practice - AHP or Healthcare Scientist

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is offering a flexible Return to Practice Programme for qualified Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) and Health Care Support Workers (HCS). This programme is designed to support individuals in updating skills and facilitating re-registration with the HCPC, allowing for future employment opportunities within the trust. Candidates can agree on contracted hours based on service needs.

Benefits

Support throughout the programme

Professional development opportunities

Friendly colleagues

Qualifications

• Qualified AHP or HCS looking to return to practice.
• Registered with HCPC previously.
• Evidence of updated skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Complete supervised placement practice during the programme.
• Participate in competency portfolio activities.
• Promote trust values throughout contract duration.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Professional Development

Job description

Dorset Allied Health Professionals Return to Practice Programme

A joint venture by University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust, and Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

We are offering a supported Return to Practice Programme for AHPs and HCS!

If you’re a qualified AHP or HCS looking to return to practice or have previously been on the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) register and live in the Dorset area, we want to hear from you!

We can offer a flexible Return to Practice programme and are interested in hearing from both full and part-time applicants. We are happy to discuss individual requirements.

We Would Love To Hear From The Following

• Dietitians
• Occupational Therapists
• ODPs
• Orthoptists
• Physiotherapists
• Podiatrists
• Prosthetists or Orthotists
• Radiographers – Diagnostic and Therapeutic
• Speech and Language Therapists

What We Offer

Our Return to Practice Programme includes supervised placement practice, formal continued professional development, a competency portfolio, and peer support to enable subsequent application for HCPC re-registration.

• Support throughout the programme and during the recruitment process
• Professional development opportunities across the trust
• Friendly and supportive colleagues
• The opportunity to apply for registered roles within the trust upon achieving your HCPC registration

Contracted hours can be agreed on an individual basis according to service needs and re-registration requirements.

Important Note

This vacancy is for professions recognized by the HCPC and will be in the form of an Honorary Contract position. In some cases, a fixed-term contract as a support worker may be possible.

What We Need From You

• Register with the HEE Return to Practice Programme where HEE has funding available to support your return
• Complete Trust Induction
• Complete contracted hours
• Complete competency portfolio evidencing your updated skills and knowledge
• Promote the trust values throughout your contract

Location

Royal Bournemouth Hospital or Poole Hospital

Contact

For further information, please contact [e-mail] for an informal discussion prior to application.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do, shaping how we treat our patients, visitors, and colleagues.

UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. Some services may move sites temporarily or long-term. Interviewing managers will be happy to answer any specific questions at interview.

Further Details / Informal Visits

Name: Deborah Lane

Job Title: Associate Director AHP & HCS

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]