Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic motivated Occupational Therapist with an interest in Parkinson's disease.
This is a brand new post at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and the successful applicant will be instrumental in the setting up and development of this acute based service for people with Parkinson's in Elderly Medicine. The position is 22.5 hours per week working in the hospital supporting patients in maintaining their independence, keeping them out of hospital and remaining in their own homes.
The post will be based at York Hospitaland will be covering the registered population of people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square mile
This post is initially funded for two years by Parkinson's UK with the post becoming substantive at the end of the two years, and as such the successful applicant will be expected to carry out an audit/evaluation of the post to demonstrate its value.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Occupational Therapist who has experience and is keen to develop their skills in the areas of Neurological Physiotherapy, with a special interest in Parkinson's Disease.
You will support the Parkinson's team in Elderly Medicine in the planning, development and evaluation of Parkinson's Disease services across York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, working closely with colleagues within Neurology Therapies to implement innovative patient pathways and evidence-based clinical care.
We are looking for an individual who is an excellent communicator with a flexible approach, and an eagerness to establish links with community partners, sharing clinical expertise with therapy colleagues and the wider MDT.
The post will be based across inpatient, outpatient and community settings across York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale. You will have robust clinical and managerial supervision and training provided to support you in role, whilst also undertaking support and supervision of junior staff and students.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
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A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
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Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
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Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or diploma in pre-registration Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
- Evidence of relevant specialist CPD activities
- Post graduate qualification relevant to post or willingness to complete
- Evidence of significant highly specialist post graduate training within designated area
- Practice placement supervisor qualification
Desirable
- Membership of Professional body
- Masters level study within relevant area of practice or research and evidence-basedpractice.
- Leadership qualification
- Evidence of progression through occupational therapy career pathway or framework
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- Experience in specialist role (with Parkinson's patients), including the management ofa range of specialist neurological conditions, with substantial evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision.
- Evidence of ability to lead and act as an authority on the management of highly complex clinical presentations in specialist area
- Substantial experience of assessment and provision of specialist equipment specifically related to Parkinson's.
- Significant experience of delivering clinical treatment with Parkinson's patients
- In-depth understanding of current issues in health care
Desirable
- Highly developed specialist clinical skills within relevant area
- Significant experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
- Evidence of having led thedelivery of relevant audit/research projects
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- ability to demonstrate appropriate engagement with others and understanding of the impact of good and poor communication
- ability to work as an effective member of multidisciplinary team
- able to communicate complex information effectively, clearly, and accurately in plain simple language, both verbally and in writing
Values, Drivers & Motivators
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: oWe are Kind oWe are Open oWe pursue Excellence
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or diploma in pre-registration Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
- Evidence of relevant specialist CPD activities
- Post graduate qualification relevant to post or willingness to complete
- Evidence of significant highly specialist post graduate training within designated area
- Practice placement supervisor qualification
Desirable
- Membership of Professional body
- Masters level study within relevant area of practice or research and evidence-basedpractice.
- Leadership qualification
- Evidence of progression through occupational therapy career pathway or framework
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- Experience in specialist role (with Parkinson's patients), including the management ofa range of specialist neurological conditions, with substantial evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision.
- Evidence of ability to lead and act as an authority on the management of highly complex clinical presentations in specialist area
- Substantial experience of assessment and provision of specialist equipment specifically related to Parkinson's.
- Significant experience of delivering clinical treatment with Parkinson's patients
- In-depth understanding of current issues in health care
Desirable
- Highly developed specialist clinical skills within relevant area
- Significant experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
- Evidence of having led thedelivery of relevant audit/research projects
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- ability to demonstrate appropriate engagement with others and understanding of the impact of good and poor communication
- ability to work as an effective member of multidisciplinary team
- able to communicate complex information effectively, clearly, and accurately in plain simple language, both verbally and in writing
Values, Drivers & Motivators
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: oWe are Kind oWe are Open oWe pursue Excellence
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).
