Job summary
The team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital are committed, in collaboration with our MDT colleagues, in providing a patient focused service to those who need our care.
You will be working under the guidance of an established and supportive team of qualified Occupational Therapists, and other therapy support staff within the services.
Main duties of the job
The post will include working with patients in a range of daily activities to improve functional independence in preparation for their discharge from hospital. There is a substantial administrative element to this post to contribute to the smooth running of the department.
We welcome applications from those who possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate flexibility and initiative and are able to prioritise their workload in a busy environment. The successful candidate will also demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and an aptitude for team working.
Flexibility to help cover other wards will be required, in line with service needs.
There is a commitment to support 7-day services, so flexibility to work weekends on a rota system may be required.
About us
Could this be for you?
We are seeking applicants who have had experience working in a caring type of role, and have an understanding of the physical, cognitive and emotional needs of patients experiencing an acute admission to hospital and the effect this may have on their discharge.
Applicants should also possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate flexibility and initiative and are able to prioritise their workload in a busy environment. The ability to work as part of a team is essential in order to provide an effective and efficient service.
IT skills are required, as the service operates with electronic patient records.
Experience of a healthcare setting would be an advantage though not essential.
You will also demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and an aptitude for team working. We are seeking someone who can demonstrate the trusts PROUD to CARE values.
Flexibility to help cover other wards will be required, in line with service needs.
What can we offer you?
As a trust we offer
Onsite parking,
Wellbeing hub
o counselling,
o onsite exercise classes,
o the royal mile (one mile circuit around the hospital grounds),
a number of refreshment outlets,
onsite post office
cash machines,
Fruit and vegetable stall that visits throughout the week
Outdoor seating areas to facilitate staff breaks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached for further details.
As a department we offer:
Apprenticeship schemes,
Departmental emotional support,
Regular catch ups with head of department
Regular supervision
Yearly appraisal
Weekly whole team meetings
in-service training programmes
Formal and informal support
Wellbeing champion
For further information, an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit, please contact Rebecca Sheldon Head of Occupational Therapy (01246 512648)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached for further details.
As a department we offer:
Apprenticeship schemes,
Departmental emotional support,
Regular catch ups with head of department
Regular supervision
Yearly appraisal
Weekly whole team meetings
in-service training programmes
Formal and informal support
Wellbeing champion
For further information, an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit, please contact Rebecca Sheldon Head of Occupational Therapy (01246 512648)
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- oEducated to GCSE or similar level. (GCSE "C"/Level 4 or above in English and maths)
Desirable
- NVQ/QCF or equivalent level 2 in a health related subject
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working in a caring role
- oEvidence of working flexibly & undertaking a variety of tasks.
Desirable
- Experience of healthcare setting.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- oAwareness of effects of disability / illness, and the impact this has on an individual
Personal attributes
Essential
- oAwareness of confidentiality.
- oDemonstrates a specific interest in the role advertised
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- oEducated to GCSE or similar level. (GCSE "C"/Level 4 or above in English and maths)
Desirable
- NVQ/QCF or equivalent level 2 in a health related subject
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working in a caring role
- oEvidence of working flexibly & undertaking a variety of tasks.
Desirable
- Experience of healthcare setting.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- oAwareness of effects of disability / illness, and the impact this has on an individual
Personal attributes
Essential
- oAwareness of confidentiality.
- oDemonstrates a specific interest in the role advertised
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
