Band 5-6 Progressive Occupational Therapist
Job overview
We seek a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly team on a full time basis however, a part-time role will be considered. This role is being offered as a progressive Band 5 to 6 role. You’ll be making a real difference to your patients every single day - deliver outstanding community care as a valued member of the Community Service.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Return to practice candidates are welcomed to apply.
This post will close early if we reach the maximum amount of applications, early application is encouraged.
Interview date/s proposed the 20th May and/ or 21st May.
Main duties of the job
Discharge Home To Assess service runs 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm at weekends. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the weekend working Rota.
The Trust is currently going through a transformation, therefore there may be some changes, this can be discussed in further either at interview or by contacting us beforehand.
The service covers both North and East Hertfordshire and the post holder may be expected at times to cover across localities.
You must hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes are essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). And business car insurance.
Working for our organisation
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities.
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 and ages.
In return, we can offer you:
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
- One of the UK's best pension schemes
- Special Leave for family and personal reasons
- NHS Car Lease Scheme (for substantive staff)
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Discount
We don’t want you to miss out so we’d like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You’ve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more details
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Person specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential criteria- Do you have an Occupational Therapy degree?
- Please detail the experience you have working within the NHS or healthcare setting?
- Are you Registered with Health Professionals Council?
- What post course qualification courses have you completed that are relevant to this role?
- Have you completed Educators Training or have you supported a student?
- What experience do you have of supervision to students and/ or colleagues?
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria- Please detail your experience of working in the community?
- Please detail when you have been required to use your communication skills when working with complex patients?
- How would you show ability to work under pressure and be flexible?
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria- What has been your experience communicating with multi-discipline team?
- What examples do you have of being able to communicate where there may be barriers to understanding?
- Have you used SystmOne for documenting?
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria- Are you able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills?
Other requirments
Essential criteria- Do you hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for business purposes? (unless a disability defined by the Equality Act 2010)