Job summary
We are pleased to be able to recruit to County Durham and
Darlington Foundation Trusts established Occupational Therapy rotation.
We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic and caring
individuals to join our team.
The post is ideally suited to new graduates or existing band
5's wishing to broaden their experience by joining the rotation.
We have rotations at all of the trusts main sites -
Darlington Memorial Hospital (acute), University Hospital North Durham (acute)
and Bishop Auckland hospital (sub-acute). Areas of specialism include, stroke
rehabilitation, acute stroke, front of house frailty, complex frailty unit,
acute medical, surgery and orthopaedics, elective orthopaedics, general
rehabilitation and wheelchairs and specialist seating.
We operate a 7 day service and all rotational staff are
required to participate in weekend working.
All individuals would be fully inducted, be enrolled on the
trusts preceptorship programme and receive additional departmental training.
We welcome any queries regarding this
opportunity - please contact Team Lead - Jeanette Mason 07985286478 Or Team
Lead - Ruth Campbell 01325743589
Main duties of the job
To plan and implement patient centered individual and/or
group intervention appropriate to patient needs and conditions.
To assess the home environment of patients, provide
equipment and advice/information as required to facilitate safe and appropriate
hospital discharges where patient is as independent as possible.
To maintain up to date and accurate clinical records in
accordance with relevant legislation, policies and standards.
To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team.
To complete and deliver in-service training with or for
colleagues and the wider staff groups in regard to patient care
To undertake audit projects at a local level and disseminate
findings at a local level.
To contribute to clinically effective care through evidence
based and patient-centered practice.
To demonstrate increasingly complex skills and knowledge, in
order to establish professional competence and demonstarte fitness to practice
as an Occupational Therapist.
To provide guidance, supervision and appraisal for support
staff and participate in the appraisal process.
To directly supervise students on practice
placement or alongside the practice placement educator
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will manage a caseload of adult patients
with varied physical disabilities across multiple sites as required. Rotations
will be across acute, rehabilitation and community sites with opportunities to
work in Surgery, Medicine, Respiratory, Orthopaedics, Care of the Elderly,
Acute Frailty Team, Stroke and Adult & Children Wheelchair services.
The post-holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary
team and engage in regular supervisions, annual appraisals and complete their
Preceptorship Programme alongside the specialist Occupational Therapists on
site.
As part of the Band 5 role, the post-holder will be required
to;
Complete various assessments of patients functional and
cognitive abilities.
Develop and evaluate appropriate treatment programmes based
on their assessment.
Plan and implement patient centred individual and/or group
interventions appropriate to patient needs and conditions.
Monitor, evaluate and modify interventions as required,
using outcome measures to assess the effectiveness of interventions and
treatments.
Regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on
practice placements and Occupational Therapy Assistants if required.
Complete all relevant documentation to Trust
standards and expectations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will manage a caseload of adult patients
with varied physical disabilities across multiple sites as required. Rotations
will be across acute, rehabilitation and community sites with opportunities to
work in Surgery, Medicine, Respiratory, Orthopaedics, Care of the Elderly,
Acute Frailty Team, Stroke and Adult & Children Wheelchair services.
The post-holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary
team and engage in regular supervisions, annual appraisals and complete their
Preceptorship Programme alongside the specialist Occupational Therapists on
site.
As part of the Band 5 role, the post-holder will be required
to;
Complete various assessments of patients functional and
cognitive abilities.
Develop and evaluate appropriate treatment programmes based
on their assessment.
Plan and implement patient centred individual and/or group
interventions appropriate to patient needs and conditions.
Monitor, evaluate and modify interventions as required,
using outcome measures to assess the effectiveness of interventions and
treatments.
Regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on
practice placements and Occupational Therapy Assistants if required.
Complete all relevant documentation to Trust
standards and expectations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- Prepared to undertake practice placement qualification and support in the education of students.
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience at undergraduate level of the core competencies within occupational therapy.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Prior experience of working in a variety of health care settings.
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a qualified Occupational Therapist in a physical setting.
- Participation in research and audit activities.
- Participation in service development activities.
Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
- Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of current practice in occupational therapy and health.
- Application of the occupational therapy process with the designated patient group.
- Planning and co-ordination of occupational therapy intervention.
- Ability to manage own workload, determine priorities, delegation and work under pressure.
- Understanding of professional conduct and confidentiality.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Application of Health, Safety and Risk management policies.
- Applied knowledge of current legislation.
- Written and oral communication skills in English sufficient to communicate effectively with patients, to gain consent and explain treatment interventions.
- Well-developed interpersonal communication skills with the ability and self-awareness to modify style to suit situation.
- Computer literacy with ability to effectively use computer software to support Occupational Therapy interventions.
- Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
- Evidence of participation in continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Courses completed relevant to post.
- Knowledge of the discharge planning process.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet physical demands of the post.
- Ability to independently travel between Trust sites, to patients homes and transport items of equipment.
- Commitment to client centred non-discriminatory practice.
- Commitment, motivation and adaptability with willingness to work flexibly
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- Prepared to undertake practice placement qualification and support in the education of students.
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience at undergraduate level of the core competencies within occupational therapy.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Prior experience of working in a variety of health care settings.
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a qualified Occupational Therapist in a physical setting.
- Participation in research and audit activities.
- Participation in service development activities.
Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
- Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of current practice in occupational therapy and health.
- Application of the occupational therapy process with the designated patient group.
- Planning and co-ordination of occupational therapy intervention.
- Ability to manage own workload, determine priorities, delegation and work under pressure.
- Understanding of professional conduct and confidentiality.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Application of Health, Safety and Risk management policies.
- Applied knowledge of current legislation.
- Written and oral communication skills in English sufficient to communicate effectively with patients, to gain consent and explain treatment interventions.
- Well-developed interpersonal communication skills with the ability and self-awareness to modify style to suit situation.
- Computer literacy with ability to effectively use computer software to support Occupational Therapy interventions.
- Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
- Evidence of participation in continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Courses completed relevant to post.
- Knowledge of the discharge planning process.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet physical demands of the post.
- Ability to independently travel between Trust sites, to patients homes and transport items of equipment.
- Commitment to client centred non-discriminatory practice.
- Commitment, motivation and adaptability with willingness to work flexibly
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
