Rotational Occupational Therapist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a highly motivated Band 5 Occupational Therapist to our popular and varied rotational scheme across Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust and is an excellent opportunity for either experienced or new graduates to gain experience and develop skills and knowledge. The rotations are on a 6 monthly basis and are in the following clinical specialities:

• Urgent care
• Community
• Spinal Injuries
• Hands, Burns & Plastics
• Neurology
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Acute inpatient wards
• Children's services

A flexible approach is required to meet the challenges in each clinical speciality, some teams work as part of a 7 day rota, as well as extended hours / shifts. All staff are assigned to an experienced clinical practitioner for regular supervision and support as well as working within experienced and well established teams.

Main duties of the job

• To understand and apply the Occupational Therapy process in order to effectively self manage a designated caseload within a rotational area, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the patient in components of self care, productivity and leisure.
• To know the professional and personal scope of own practice and make referrals to other agencies.
• To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key concepts of biological, physical, social, psychological and clinical sciences in relation to occupational performance relevant to the rotation placement.
• To utilise a range of standard and non-standard Occupational Therapy assessments and techniques in areas of occupational performance (work, leisure, personal, domestic, environment) and skill deficits.
• To be able to use research, clinical reasoning and problem solving skills including activity analysis to identify the therapeutic benefit of client centred interventions and make professional judgements and implement evidence based practice.
• To be able to formulate and implement specific and appropriate management plans with individuals including the setting of time scales.
• To analyse and evaluate the Occupational Therapy process and adapt intervention as appropriate.
• To be responsible for the assessment and prescription of minor adaptations and equipment to facilitate independence.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Trust-wide

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Trust-wide

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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