Job summary
We are looking for Occupational Therapists to join our Band 5 rotation.
Rotations are offered across hospital and community settings, and include acute medicine, stroke, reablement, community mental health, Urgent Community Response, Frailty and intermediate care
Band 5's will be provided with supervision and training to support development of skills and knowledge,
Candidates must have previous NHS experience either as an under graduate or post graduate to be eligible to apply for this post.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the job description for details on the role and responsibilities, and a full list of current rotations.
About us
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong organisational and personal development focus. The trust provides a comprehensive range of secondary care services to the people of Calderdale and Huddersfield and has an exceptional reputation for delivery of service.
The Foundation Trust aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of our service, population and workforce, ensuring that none are placed at a disadvantage over others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description for details on the role and responsibilities, and a full list of current rotations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description for details on the role and responsibilities, and a full list of current rotations.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- Relevant Degree/Diploma
- Registered with HCPC
- Basic understanding of Clinical Governance.
- Awareness of relevant Legislation, NSF'S/ Local and National initiatives.
- Candidate must have previous NHS experience at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Desirable
- Member of Professional Body
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Undergraduate experience in a wide range of clinical areas
- Can demonstrate good clinical reasoning skills
- Evidence of CPD and reflective practice
- Critical Appraisal Skills.
- Ability to maintain legible and accurate records
Desirable
- Presentation skills.
- Previous experience working at Band 5 level
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Demonstrates positive attitude and behaviours
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties
- Recognises own limitations and have willingness to share and learn from others
- Good interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work well in a team
- Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with routine situations
- Ability to organise own work and caseload
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and concentrate in conditions requiring emotional demands
- Computer literate
- Access to transport to fulfill community rotations
Desirable
- Current full UK driving license
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- Relevant Degree/Diploma
- Registered with HCPC
- Basic understanding of Clinical Governance.
- Awareness of relevant Legislation, NSF'S/ Local and National initiatives.
- Candidate must have previous NHS experience at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Desirable
- Member of Professional Body
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Undergraduate experience in a wide range of clinical areas
- Can demonstrate good clinical reasoning skills
- Evidence of CPD and reflective practice
- Critical Appraisal Skills.
- Ability to maintain legible and accurate records
Desirable
- Presentation skills.
- Previous experience working at Band 5 level
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Demonstrates positive attitude and behaviours
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties
- Recognises own limitations and have willingness to share and learn from others
- Good interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work well in a team
- Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with routine situations
- Ability to organise own work and caseload
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and concentrate in conditions requiring emotional demands
- Computer literate
- Access to transport to fulfill community rotations
Desirable
- Current full UK driving license
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
