Job summary
Are you looking for your first role as a qualified Occupational Therapist? Look no further! UHBW is a large trust in the West of England where your career can get off to a great start. We support our new Band 5's through the preceptorship programme, peer support meetings and in-service training. Feedback from one of our existing B5 OTs: "This rotation has allowed me to grow in confidence and build my self esteem in the acute setting".
You will rotate approximately every 6 months, so that you can develop your clinical skills in a range of areas: our rotation entails a diverse range of settings, including working in the Emergency Department, ITU and the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC). We also have a rotation within the Weston SSARU and at NBT's Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit so that you can experience stroke services.
The Adult Therapy Service at UHBW is integrated, so you will work closely alongside physios and other therapists on the ward. We have well-established teaching plans, supervision structures and, most importantly, cake rotas!
We would be delighted to hear from a range of applicants from different backgrounds or with additional needs. If you would prefer to talk through this role rather than read about it, or would like to discuss any adjustments to make it easier for you to apply or attend an interview, please feel free to call me on the number below.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, integrated and efficient therapeutic service for patients referred for Occupational Therapy (OT).
- Staff will rotate approximately every six months to different clinical sites and areas across the Trust. Each rotation will have clear learning objectives. On some rotations Band 5 OTs will be required to supervise non-registered staff.
- The post holder will be responsible for a separate and designated caseload.
- The post holder will take an active part in their own development and will seek help and advice accordingly.
- Band 5 staff will work alongside non-registered staff and may delegate some activities.
- The post holder will be supported by a Band 6 / 7 throughout the rotation.
- 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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current HCPC registration
- A Degree in Occupational Therapy
Aptitude
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to own professional development
- Credible & mature attitude, which is recognised & respected by other staff
- Proactive attitude
- Demonstrates trust values - supportive, respectful, innovative, collaborative
- Desire to work for UHBW
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people that is consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background & preferred method of communication
- Able to recognise own supervisory needs & responds positively to suggestions for development
- Recognises limits of own knowledge & seeks help & advice when needed
- Able to explain the OT role to others
- Able to identify own learning needs
- Planning and organisational skills
- Able to demonstrate they have the skills to delegate tasks to non-registered staff
- Competent IT skills
- Evidence of regular professional reviews and/ or portfolio
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for the post
- Able to initiate discussions with new people & discuss issues with fluency & confidence
Desirable
- Hold a full driving license
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Variety of pre-registration placements including a hospital-based placement
- Evidence of team working
- Other related experience in a care or rehab setting, either before or after qualifying
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current HCPC registration
- A Degree in Occupational Therapy
Aptitude
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to own professional development
- Credible & mature attitude, which is recognised & respected by other staff
- Proactive attitude
- Demonstrates trust values - supportive, respectful, innovative, collaborative
- Desire to work for UHBW
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people that is consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background & preferred method of communication
- Able to recognise own supervisory needs & responds positively to suggestions for development
- Recognises limits of own knowledge & seeks help & advice when needed
- Able to explain the OT role to others
- Able to identify own learning needs
- Planning and organisational skills
- Able to demonstrate they have the skills to delegate tasks to non-registered staff
- Competent IT skills
- Evidence of regular professional reviews and/ or portfolio
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for the post
- Able to initiate discussions with new people & discuss issues with fluency & confidence
Desirable
- Hold a full driving license
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Variety of pre-registration placements including a hospital-based placement
- Evidence of team working
- Other related experience in a care or rehab setting, either before or after qualifying
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).
