Job summary
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge in the Southwest ofEngland? If the answer is yes then now the time to apply to UHBW.
We have recently added clinical specialities that are new to our rotation, including paediatrics at theChildrens Hospital and an additional full time rotation in critical care. These are in addition to our existing wide range of rotations (nine months duration) in Clinical Specialities working alongsideClinical Specialist Occupational Therapists across Weston General Hospital and our Bristol hospitals.Your rotation choices will include Older Persons Therapy (including front door services) Strokeservices, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Acute Medicine including High Care, Oncology and Critical Care,Cardiac and Surgery. In each rotation you will be working in a supportive integrated therapy team,where you will receive a comprehensive training and induction programme. You will have anOccupational Therapy Team Lead, who will mentor and support you with regular supervision,appraisals etc.
You will have the opportunity to access our in-house training courses and external training courses, and have access to mentoring and coaching for your career development and progression. You willbe encouraged to educate students, and be involved in service development, quality improvements and research.
UHBW is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the South West of England and you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits from well being to flexible working and staff discounts.
If you would like an informal chat or arrange a visit, we would love to hear from you, please do get in touch with Claire Hayward, Pathway Lead, Critical Care, Cardiac and Surgery Team, tel 0117 3421469 or email Claire.haywardx@uhbw.nhs.uk
For more details about adult therapies at UHBW, please see this UHBW Careers page Therapies careers
Main duties of the job
We are looking for Occupational Therapists who are keen to gain clinical and leadership experience as a Band 6 within a friendly, forward thinking, and supportive Adult Therapy Service. You must be an effective team player with excellent communication and organisational skills, and have the ability to think outside of the box.
- Band 6 Occupational Therapists are experienced clinicians - having completed core rotations as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist. The post-holder will act as an autonomous practitioner, providing Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment, and managing their own patient caseload within a speciality team, with the support and mentoring of senior Occupational Therapists.
- They will supervise and train Band 5 Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Technical Instructors and Students as required.
- Band 6 staff will take some responsibility towards the smooth running of the department as requested and can deputise in the absence of the band 7 for some activities.
- Staff will be required to cross-cover during periods of absence.
- The post-holder will work across Bristol Royal Infirmary, St Michaels Hospital, South Bristol Community Hospital and Weston General Hospital.
- The post holder will be required to work shifts including weekends and to participate in the bank holiday rota
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
For more details about adult therapies at UHBW, please see this UHBW Careers page <https://www.uhbwcareers.nhs.uk/therapies-careers/>
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
For more details about adult therapies at UHBW, please see this UHBW Careers page <https://www.uhbwcareers.nhs.uk/therapies-careers/>
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Health Professions Council registered
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Involvement in Relevant Special Clinical Interest Groups
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy team &/ or multidisciplinary team
- Staff have completed a variety of rotations as a band 5
- Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
- Experience of discharge planning
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6
- Clinical supervision of students & technician staff
- Experience or knowledge of working in an acute hospital setting/community setting
- Previous NHS experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills both verbal & written
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to plan, prioritise & delegate
- Excellent organisational skills
- Demonstrate Assessment, Analytical & Reflective skills across a diverse patient group
- Ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure
- Ability to travel between sites
- Ability to effectively perform patient assessments & interventions, including therapeutic handling
- Presentation skills
- Knowledge of clinical Governance & its application to Occupational Therapy
- Ability to cope in a stressful environment undertaking moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carrying out concurrent activities
Desirable
- Competent IT Skills
- Ability to effect & manage change
- Leadership Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Health Professions Council registered
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Involvement in Relevant Special Clinical Interest Groups
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy team &/ or multidisciplinary team
- Staff have completed a variety of rotations as a band 5
- Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
- Experience of discharge planning
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6
- Clinical supervision of students & technician staff
- Experience or knowledge of working in an acute hospital setting/community setting
- Previous NHS experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills both verbal & written
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to plan, prioritise & delegate
- Excellent organisational skills
- Demonstrate Assessment, Analytical & Reflective skills across a diverse patient group
- Ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure
- Ability to travel between sites
- Ability to effectively perform patient assessments & interventions, including therapeutic handling
- Presentation skills
- Knowledge of clinical Governance & its application to Occupational Therapy
- Ability to cope in a stressful environment undertaking moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carrying out concurrent activities
Desirable
- Competent IT Skills
- Ability to effect & manage change
- Leadership Skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin St.
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
