Allied Health Professionals- Return to Practice

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

The closing date is 14 August 2024

Job summary

Are you a qualified AHP looking to Return to Practice (RtP)? If so we would love to hear from you!

You will have the opportunity to be employed on a fixed term Band 4 Return to Practice contract.

Location varies across Hertfordshire depending on your profession.

We would be delighted to hear from the following professions:

  • Speech and Language Therapists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Physiotherapists
  • Podiatrists
  • Dieticians

We are interested in hearing from both full and part-time applicants.

You must register with the HEE Return to Practice Programme to be eligible. https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/return-practice-allied-health-professionals-healthcare-scientists#placements

Please email your expression of interest with your CV attached to: hct.returntopractice@nhs.net

Please also complete the form on the attached link.

Main duties of the job

The HCPC defines a Returnee to Practice as an individual who has been out of practice for more than two years. This applies to you if your registration has lapsed, or if you did not go on to register once finishing your qualifications, and therefore have not practiced. This does not apply to you if you have already attained HCPC registration and you are looking for work experience.

HCT supports Returner to Practice through clinical supervision, clinical practice, formal CPD and support to complete the application for re-registration with the HCPC. Returners will also have access to our Preceptorship Programme; specifically designed to support and develop those who are going through a transitionary period in their career. HCT have supported several RtP over the past year alone who have all then successfully returned to employment within our Trust.

As a Returner you can complete supervised practice within our organisation via two routes:

Unpaid/voluntary route

Paid/employer led route (Band 4)

Post registration exciting and rewarding career opportunities may be available!

About us

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust.

Youll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.

Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision.

We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds.

Youve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - were looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

Date posted

14 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience £25,147 - £27,596 per annum (pro rata where applicable)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

60 days

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9812-23-0842

Job locations

Howard Court

14 Tewin Road

Welwyn Garden City

Hertfordshire

AL7 1BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Your professional body will be able to let you know the specific RtP requirements and courses available for your specific profession.

Youll be required to commit to:

Completing contracted hours

Completing professional competencies

Completing Trust Induction

Promoting the trust values throughout your contract

Registering with the HEE Return to Practice Programme - see below*

Return to Practice: allied health professionals, healthcare scientists and practising psychologists | Health Education England (hee.nhs.uk)

All offers will be subject according to service needs and re-registration requirements.

Please find the Job Description and Person Specficiation attached.

For more information, please contact:

hct.returntopractice@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your professional body will be able to let you know the specific RtP requirements and courses available for your specific profession.

Youll be required to commit to:

Completing contracted hours

Completing professional competencies

Completing Trust Induction

Promoting the trust values throughout your contract

Registering with the HEE Return to Practice Programme - see below*

Return to Practice: allied health professionals, healthcare scientists and practising psychologists | Health Education England (hee.nhs.uk)

All offers will be subject according to service needs and re-registration requirements.

Please find the Job Description and Person Specficiation attached.

For more information, please contact:

hct.returntopractice@nhs.net

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Registered for the RtP programme or working towards this

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completion of Relevant Degree
  • HCPC Registration
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Registered for the RtP programme or working towards this

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completion of Relevant Degree
  • HCPC Registration

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Howard Court

14 Tewin Road

Welwyn Garden City

Hertfordshire

AL7 1BW


Employer's website

https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Howard Court

14 Tewin Road

Welwyn Garden City

Hertfordshire

AL7 1BW


Employer's website

https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Caroline Hughes

caroline.hughes12@nhs.net

07786111901

Date posted

14 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience £25,147 - £27,596 per annum (pro rata where applicable)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

60 days

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9812-23-0842

Job locations

Howard Court

14 Tewin Road

Welwyn Garden City

Hertfordshire

AL7 1BW


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