1819 - Occupational Therapist
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Job summary
The interview date for this role is 14th November 2022.
Opportunity has arisen for HCPC Registered Occupational Therapists to join a dynamic and continually developing Occupational Therapy Service at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an excellent opportunity for both new graduate or experienced occupational therapists to develop knowledge and skills working within an acute hospital trust and including our new community rotations (Discharge to Assess team and Acorn Rehabilitation Unit).
Are you a qualified OT who has been out of practice for longer than 2 years and looking to return to working in the Profession? If yes, this is a fantastic opportunity to start your journey to being on the HCPC register with a placement at Barnsley Hospital. We have had success in helping professionals Return to Practice and would welcome your application.
We are seeking highly motivated Occupational Therapists with good assessment and treatment planning skills. You will also have excellent team working, time management and communication skills. Working with multi-professional teams, the successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain excellent experience from the following range of physical specialities: Orthopaedics, Early-Intervention, Discharge to Assess (community), Surgical, Stroke/Neurology, Urgent Care, and the Acorn Rehabilitation Unit. Successful candidates will be expected to work in a flexible way to cover a 7-day working week.
Main duties of the job
This role will be supported by Senior Occupational Therapists offering support supervision and training.
Barnsley is located within easy access to the major cities of Sheffield and Leeds, and also benefits from bordering on the scenic Yorkshire Dales and Peak District National Park.
We also offer:
Monthly Band 5 Meetings
Band 5 Buddy programme
Specialist In-service training programme
For more information please contact:
Kathryn Holloway OT Service Manager on 01226 432736
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Details
Date posted
25 October 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£27,055 to £32,934 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9163-1819E-10-22
Job locations
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Kendray Hospital Lodge
Doncaster Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 3RD
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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