Rotational Occupational Therapist

Job overview

We are looking for applicants who can start as soon as possible, so at this time we will only be able to consider applications from those who have completed their pre-registration training

The position advertised is that of a Band 5 Occupational Therapist on a rotational scheme.

The autonomous HCPC registered OT provides a high standard of assessment and treatment/management of patients to patient at NUH, some of whom may have acute, complex and/or chronic presentations in allocated area.

Main duties of the job

We are recruiting to band 5 Occupational Therapy rotational schemes (6 month rotations) within NUH.

The post holder will have duties that span the 4 pillars of practice, please see the detailed job description for further information.

Working for our organisation

As a large acute teaching hospital over two main sites, NUH has a range of fantastic opportunities for staff to develop their careers in healthcare.

We have a Chief AHP to lead us on our strategic direction, and many of the pathway leadership team have pathway AHP backgrounds to support our staff. There are also Practice Development Therapists to support career development for all.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. To work in line with the occupational therapy service core purpose.
2. To comply with clinical minimum standards and criteria set within the occupational therapy service.
3. To work only within the area of competence agreed in liaison with the respective supervisor and to seek training, help and/or guidance on all other occasions.
4. To maintain and update personal knowledge, taking responsibility for evidencing continuing personal development (CPD) as required by the Health Care professions Council (HCPC).
5. All staff working under the title of "occupational therapist" must maintain registration as a member of the HCPC and subscribe to membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists.
6. To demonstrate professional behaviour at all times in accordance with the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (2005) and the College of Occupational Therapists series "Professional Standards for Occupational Therapy Practice" (2003).
7. To comply with both legal requirements and the occupational therapy guidelines on documentation and confidentiality.
8. To comply with all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
9. To comply with all occupational therapy service procedures, guidelines and protocols.
10. To participate actively in the Personal Development Review (PDR) process, whether as an appraiser or an appraisee using the Trust’s PDR documentation.
11. Support the training of occupational therapy students on practice placement as agreed with the named practice placement educator for a named student.
12. To maintain appropriate statistical returns as required.
13. To maintain a high standard of housekeeping within the occupational therapy service, the main departments and satellite areas.
14. To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

• Dip COT or BSc (Hons) OT
• Current state registration

Experience

• Demonstrates relevant experience and transferable skills (relevant to area of work).
• Demonstrates reflection on previous practice and learning outcomes.
• Experience of working with people from a wide range of backgrounds (e.g. patients, carers, other professionals).
• Experience in following procedures, policies and guidelines (e.g. documentation).

Comm'n and relationship skills

• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively, clearly and appropriately
• Demonstrates an understanding and respect for the individual

Analytical & judgement skills

• Demonstrates an understanding of the Occupational Therapy process
• Demonstrates competencies in OT core skills
• Problem solving skills

Planning & Organisation skills

• Demonstrates self management skills (time management/prioritising)
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt

Physical Skills

• Sound back care and handling skills
• Experience of using Information Technology

Other requirements

• Demonstrates a commitment to Lifelong learning
• Enthusiastic
• Commitment to support the Trust's values

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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

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If you are aged 16 or 17 and applying for a role that is more than 20 hours a week, please be aware that you will be asked to commence an Apprenticeship within the Trust alongside your role, as long as there is a suitable apprenticeship standard available. This is in line with the current guidance in England that whilst young people under the age of 18 can leave school (on the last Friday in June) they must then do one of the following:

• Stay in full-time education, for example at a college
• Start an Apprenticeship
• Spend 20 hours of more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training

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Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

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Consent:

• Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
• Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£42.90 for enhanced and £22.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
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