Job summary
37.5 Hours per week fixed term (or secondment internally)
The successful applicants will join the well established Adult and Children Social care team in Redcar and Cleveland Council.
The focus of the Occupational Therapy service is to promote the independence of adults and children through assessment, specialist advice, equipment and adaptations, working with a wide range of internal and external partners.This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Occupational Therapy team. We harness a Reablement and Independence approach to improving the lives of adults, children, and their carers; and we are dedicated to ensuring we deliver the best service to those who need our help. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we provide excellent management support and high-quality training.We have flexible working arrangements to ensure our staff have a good work-life balance.
Continuing professional development is actively encouraged and regular support and supervision will be provided by a Assistant Team lead/Band 7 Occupational therapist within the team. Participation in service developments and clinical governance is also expected, for which there is excellent support throughout the integrated OT service to help you develop.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist within the Trust the postholder will also be part of the wider Integrated OT service. This is a unique partnership between Health and Social care in South Tees with a commitment to working together, improving the quality of our services and getting rid of existing barriers between health and social services.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in the country, close to the North Yorkshire Moors and within easy reach of Newcastle and Leeds. It comprises two acute hospitals, The James Cook University Hospital and Friarage Hospital Northallerton and a number of community hospitals and community services.
We are looking for a highly motivated occupational therapists with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will need to be able to work as part of a team and on your own, frequently using your own initiative. You will often work with a wide multidisciplinary team and be involved with clients with a range of multiple medical, social and emotional problems. The role will include carrying out assessments with patients in their own homes, therefore, the ability to travel independently is an essential part of this job.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
- Explore leadership within the NHS
- Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
- Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
- Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- To have post graduate experience in a broad range of clinical specialties at a band 5 level
- To have experience in dealing with complex moving and handling situations
- To have knowledge of a variety of seating solutions and know how to carry out a seating assessment
Desirable
- Leadership training and/or experience
- Experience working in adult social care
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- To have knowledge of a variety of seating solutions and know how to carry out a seating assessment
- Basic IT skills
- High level, specialised knowledge gained through formal courses and Continuing Professional Development
- To demonstrate analytical skills and judgement when dealing with the complex clients
Desirable
- Audit and Research experience
personal attributes
Essential
- Successful candidate must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role.
Qualifications
Essential
- To hold a degree or relevant Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Attendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme (4.5 days)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- To have post graduate experience in a broad range of clinical specialties at a band 5 level
- To have experience in dealing with complex moving and handling situations
- To have knowledge of a variety of seating solutions and know how to carry out a seating assessment
Desirable
- Leadership training and/or experience
- Experience working in adult social care
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- To have knowledge of a variety of seating solutions and know how to carry out a seating assessment
- Basic IT skills
- High level, specialised knowledge gained through formal courses and Continuing Professional Development
- To demonstrate analytical skills and judgement when dealing with the complex clients
Desirable
- Audit and Research experience
personal attributes
Essential
- Successful candidate must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role.
Qualifications
Essential
- To hold a degree or relevant Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Attendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme (4.5 days)
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
