Job summary
Our RUH Therapies department is a forward-looking and diverse team, with a warm, supportive culture. We celebrate the individuality of our team members, supporting our therapists to grow and thrive in their profession.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our department as a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist in Rheumatology.
The successful applicant will need excellent communication skills and will need to demonstrate suitable knowledge and experience in Rheumatology, Hand Therapy/Musculoskeletal, and/or Pain Management specialties, enabling them to work autonomously at a high level, supporting the delivery of our specialist service.
The department has a positive approach to continuing professional development and there is an active in-service training and supervision programme, to help successful candidates prepare for, and excel within their role as clinicians and leaders.
This role includes some non-clinical responsibilities and opportunities. These include the support and teaching of Band 5 therapists, students and therapy assistants, providing opportunity to develop and demonstrate your leadership skills, as well as opportunities to lead projects within our department.
Main duties of the job
To work as an occupational therapist, as part of the wider Rheumatology Therapies team based at the Royal United Hospitals Bath.
This service is part of the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases. Clinical responsibilities include holding a mixed Rheumatology outpatient caseload, covering inflammatory and non-inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue disorders and fibromyalgia. Supporting an Axial Spondyloarthropathies residential group programme and delivering group based outpatient programmes is also a core part of the role.
There is a requirement to participate in weekend working within this clinical area.
About us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Diploma/ BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy degree
- Current HCPC Registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Experience of working within Rheumatology, Orthopaedics or long-term condition management
- Experience of fatigue management
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate training, audit, research and/or quality improvement experience
- Experience of delivering patient education and treatment in a group setting
- Experience of working with mental health conditions e.g. anxiety, low mood
- Experience of supervising Band 5 Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy Students
Application and interview
Essential
- Diploma/ BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy degree
- Current HCPC Registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Wide range of experience as Band 5 in rotational or static posts in the NHS and/or Social care
- Experience of working within Rheumatology, Orthopaedics or long-term condition management
- Experience of working as part of an occupational therapy team and / or multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
- Relevant postgraduate training, audit, research and/or quality improvement experience
- Experience of delivering patient education and treatment in a group setting
- Experience of working with mental health conditions e.g. anxiety, low mood
- Experience of supervising Band 5 Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy Students
- Experience of treating chronic pain, fibromyalgia and/or HSD hypermobility spectrum disorder
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Diploma/ BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy degree
- Current HCPC Registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Experience of working within Rheumatology, Orthopaedics or long-term condition management
- Experience of fatigue management
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate training, audit, research and/or quality improvement experience
- Experience of delivering patient education and treatment in a group setting
- Experience of working with mental health conditions e.g. anxiety, low mood
- Experience of supervising Band 5 Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy Students
Application and interview
Essential
- Diploma/ BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy degree
- Current HCPC Registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Wide range of experience as Band 5 in rotational or static posts in the NHS and/or Social care
- Experience of working within Rheumatology, Orthopaedics or long-term condition management
- Experience of working as part of an occupational therapy team and / or multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
- Relevant postgraduate training, audit, research and/or quality improvement experience
- Experience of delivering patient education and treatment in a group setting
- Experience of working with mental health conditions e.g. anxiety, low mood
- Experience of supervising Band 5 Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy Students
- Experience of treating chronic pain, fibromyalgia and/or HSD hypermobility spectrum disorder
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
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
