Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist - South West

Oxford Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in a dynamic, caring community Therapy Team. We are welcoming applications from Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.

Working within the planned and preventative pathway whilst helping the unplanned pathway, you will be able to make a real difference to the patients of South West Oxfordshire.

The team is made up of Occupational Therapists, Mental Health OT, Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners, Rehab Assistants and Clinical Lead.

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist, you will work within a rehabilitation team managing a caseload of clients providing a high quality, appropriate, cost effective and efficient intensive rehabilitation service for adult patients in Oxfordshire.

You will deliver a safe and effective rehabilitative patient care and discharge, working in partnership with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team within the community and acute sectors, supporting the efficient use of resources across the whole system delegating duties as appropriate.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

08 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Dependent on experience working in NHS | Per annum | Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

267-CH5875955

Job locations

Community Therapy Services- South West

Vale Resource Centre, Abingdon Community Hospital, Marcham Road

Abingdon

OX14 1AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

We encourage taking learning and development opportunities. As a band 6 there is opportunity for you to take the MSc frailty module offered by the trust to help support your clinical role.

Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We encourage taking learning and development opportunities. As a band 6 there is opportunity for you to take the MSc frailty module offered by the trust to help support your clinical role.

Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent
HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

good knowledge of rehab community services

Desirable

previous NHS or UK Adult social Services

Skills

Essential

Excellent written and verbal communication

Desirable

Car driver

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent
HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

good knowledge of rehab community services

Desirable

previous NHS or UK Adult social Services

Skills

Essential

Excellent written and verbal communication

Desirable

Car driver

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).