Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join our busy therapy rotation which currently includes orthopaedics (trauma and elective), stroke, acute admitting wards, frailty wards, rehabilitation beds, admission avoidance and virtual beds.
This is an ideal opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in both acute and community settings. The main duties and responsibilities of the role will be to manage a caseload, using evidence based practice and client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
We offer
- Good team support
- A supportive and reflective learning environment
- Regular formal and informal supervision provided by experienced Occupational Therapy staff
- Opportunity to engage in Service wide clinical governance activities
Main duties of the job
This position will include, carrying variable clinical caseloads according to the speciality, providing occupational therapy assessments i.e. addressing occupational therapy performance, skills deficits, enabling self-maintenance, cognitive rehabilitation, productivity and leisure, developing a treatment plan and carrying out appropriate interventions.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must have HCPC registration, along with being able to demonstrate they have successfully completed a broad range of placements across clinical areas as a student or at Band 5 grade within the NHS. Good time management skills, organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure are essential requirements to this post, along with being an effective communicator and flexible thinker.
The post holder will have access to peer support and professional development and will contribute to the development of Therapy Assistants and Students when on placement. Participation on the trusts weekend and 7 day rotas is an integral part of the post.
For further information about this position please find attached the Job Description and Personal Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must have HCPC registration, along with being able to demonstrate they have successfully completed a broad range of placements across clinical areas as a student or at Band 5 grade within the NHS. Good time management skills, organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure are essential requirements to this post, along with being an effective communicator and flexible thinker.
The post holder will have access to peer support and professional development and will contribute to the development of Therapy Assistants and Students when on placement. Participation on the trusts weekend and 7 day rotas is an integral part of the post.
For further information about this position please find attached the Job Description and Personal Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Commitment to further training/learning
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the application of the OT process
- Experience in functional assessments and activity analysis.
- Experience of discharge planning/Home Assessment visits/Community working.
Desirable
- Experience of using standardised assessment tools.
- Experience of moving and handling assessment
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate/ discuss Occupational Therapy process
- Understanding of National guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care provision
Desirable
- Knowledge of working in Admission Avoidance/Emergency department.
Other
Essential
- Access to own vehicle and driving licence in order to meet service needs
Desirable
- Membership of professional body RCOT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Commitment to further training/learning
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the application of the OT process
- Experience in functional assessments and activity analysis.
- Experience of discharge planning/Home Assessment visits/Community working.
Desirable
- Experience of using standardised assessment tools.
- Experience of moving and handling assessment
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate/ discuss Occupational Therapy process
- Understanding of National guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care provision
Desirable
- Knowledge of working in Admission Avoidance/Emergency department.
Other
Essential
- Access to own vehicle and driving licence in order to meet service needs
Desirable
- Membership of professional body RCOT
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).
