Job summary
**STUDENTS DUE TO QUALIFY AND RETURN TO PRACTICE CAN APPLY**
**CAR DRIVER IS ESSENTIAL**
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, innovative Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join their well-established Band 5 rotational scheme. The post holder will have the opportunity to develop their career in an innovative multi-professional therapy service gaining experience in the specialist areas of: Surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Neuro-Rehabilitation, Specialist and Complex Medicine, Community Rehabilitation and Stroke.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and prioritisation skills and be able to demonstrate an adaptable approach to support a 7 day service.
Regular formalised supervision is provided by experienced therapists who will support and encourage the development of clinical skills.There is regular in-service training, preceptorship and Band 5 support.
For informal enquiries please contact Stephanie McElroy, OT Professional Lead on 0161 2044618.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust 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 and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust 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 and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- State Registration with the Health Professions Council.
Desirable
- Related academic attainment
Knowledge
Essential
- Some Knowledge of current best practice in occupational therapy.
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application and practice.
- Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment and management.
- Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
- Health, safety and risk awareness.
Desirable
- Training and presentation skills.
- Word processing and internet skills
- Group work skills
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in acute hospital setting.
- Application of the occupational therapy process.
- Use of functional assessment and activity analysis.
- Documented evidence of continued professional development
- Experience in clinical areas covered by occupational therapy teams.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Acute discharge skills.
- Prioritising and problem solving.
- Ability to carry out the occupational therapy process.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Good communication skills.
- Positive approach to work.
- Pro-active approach to self-development.
- Ability to work single handed with individuals.
- Good personal organisation skills.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Flexible approach to work.
- Ability to move and handle patients.
- Car driver
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- State Registration with the Health Professions Council.
Desirable
- Related academic attainment
Knowledge
Essential
- Some Knowledge of current best practice in occupational therapy.
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application and practice.
- Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment and management.
- Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
- Health, safety and risk awareness.
Desirable
- Training and presentation skills.
- Word processing and internet skills
- Group work skills
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in acute hospital setting.
- Application of the occupational therapy process.
- Use of functional assessment and activity analysis.
- Documented evidence of continued professional development
- Experience in clinical areas covered by occupational therapy teams.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Acute discharge skills.
- Prioritising and problem solving.
- Ability to carry out the occupational therapy process.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Good communication skills.
- Positive approach to work.
- Pro-active approach to self-development.
- Ability to work single handed with individuals.
- Good personal organisation skills.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Flexible approach to work.
- Ability to move and handle patients.
- 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.
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).
