Rotational Occupational Therapist
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
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Job overview
We are looking for Occupational Therapists to join our Band 5 rotation.
Rotations are offered across hospital and community settings, and include acute medicine, stroke, reablement, community mental health, Urgent Community Response and intermediate care
Band 5's will be provided with supervision and training to support development of skills and knowledge,
Candidates must have previous NHS experience either as an under graduate or post graduate to be eligible to apply for this post.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the job description for details on the role and responsibilities, and a full list of current rotations.
Working for our organisation
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong organisational and personal development focus. The trust provides a comprehensive range of secondary care services to the people of Calderdale and Huddersfield and has an exceptional reputation for delivery of service.
The Foundation Trust aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of our service, population and workforce, ensuring that none are placed at a disadvantage over others.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description for details on the role and responsibilities, and a full list of current rotations.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential criteria- Relevant Degree/Diploma
- Registered with HCPC
- Basic understanding of Clinical Governance.
- Awareness of relevant Legislation, NSF’S/ Local and National initiatives.
- Candidate must have previous NHS experience at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
- Member of Professional Body
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential criteria- Undergraduate experience in a wide range of clinical areas
- Can demonstrate good clinical reasoning skills
- Evidence of CPD and reflective practice
- Critical Appraisal Skills.
- Ability to maintain legible and accurate records
- Presentation skills.
- Previous experience working at Band 5 level
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential criteria- Demonstrates positive attitude and behaviours
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties
- Recognises own limitations and have willingness to share and learn from others
- Good interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work well in a team
- Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with routine situations
- Ability to organise own work and caseload
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and concentrate in conditions requiring emotional demands
- Computer literate
- Access to transport to fulfill community rotations
- Current full UK driving license
We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.
Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers.These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.
If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff).You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.
CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
If you have any questions please contact [email protected] for assistance.