Rotational Occupational Therapist

The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital Nhs Trust; Halford CP; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital NHS Trust is recruiting Occupational Therapists for rotation posts across acute hospital services. Roles include Stroke, Frailty, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Care of the Elderly, Respiratory and Orthopaedics, with both full- and part-time options.

New graduates and those returning to practice are encouraged to apply. You will be supported by a named supervisor, join a band 5 preceptorship, and receive in-house training to develop independent practice within an

Qualifications

• Degree or pending qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registered or pending HCPC registration.
• Desirable CPD activities relevant to the role.
• Experience within NHS acute environment would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Job responsibilities are outlined in the attached document: Job Description.

Skills

Audit experience

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration or pending

Job description

Job summary

Welcoming soon to be, newly qualified and existing Occupational Therapists looking for a rewarding career in acute hospital services. Our rotations based at both The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust sites including the following specialty areas: Stroke (hyper acute and acute rehabilitation), Frailty at the front door (ED and AMU), Cardiology, Endocrinology, Care of the Elderly, Respiratory, Orthopaedics and Surgery including amputees.

We have full and part-time positions available.

We are also pleased to receive applications from those looking to Return to Practice

Main duties of the job

With 250+ employees working within our Therapy Department, we pride ourselves on enabling all our workforce the opportunity to develop and grow their skills, offering a career, not just a job.

When joining our team you will be welcomed to attend our band 5 trust preceptorship programme and in-house training scheme, as well as receive learning specific to each rotational specialty area.

Throughout each rotation you will be supported by your named supervisor who will also be a specialist in your rotational clinical area. Your supervisor will enable you to develop skills to work independently as well as alongside other therapy and MDT colleagues.

Our organisational vision is 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve' and as a member of the Therapy services team your contribution to the profession of Occupational Therapy will be integral in enabling patients to receive holistic assessment to enable them to recover and be discharged from the hospital environment.

About us

Our Poppy's Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Degree or Pending qualification in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registered or pending HCPC registration

Desirable

• additional CPD activities relevant to the role

Work experience

Essential

• Broad range of student placements or postgraduate experience
• Experience working within the NHS acute environment as a student or Qualfied OT

Desirable

• Experience within the acute setting

Skills

Essential

• Participation in audit or service development projects
• Evidence in using a broad range of communication skills

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrate awareness of trust values and individual experience in meeting these

Desirable

• Awareness of HTP and impact on role

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).