Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our Band 5 rotation at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Occupational Therapist to gain experience and develop their skills within various specialties, including the acute hospital (elderly care, trauma and orthopaedics, acute stroke, surgery, and medical), inpatient general and stroke rehabilitation and community therapy.

We would love to hear from interested candidates who have a range of occupational therapy experience, which could include clinical student placements as well as postgraduate practice.

Rotational posts are a great opportunity for your own personal and professional development. Interested candidates are encouraged to get in touch to find out more.

Services are delivered over a flexible pattern of working, including weekends.

On your application please clearly state the Occupational Therapy area you have had experience in, and why you are interested in working in a rotational post within our organisation specifically.

Main duties of the job
The role will allow the successful candidate to develop a broad range of skills and knowledge in both assessment and rehabilitation, and there are opportunities to work alongside experienced clinicians and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

The Trust is committed to ongoing staff training and development, including our established preceptorship programme. You will have regular access to clinical and managerial supervision and support to complete clinical competencies. Opportunities to participate in service improvement projects are available, and we have a well-established Band 5 peer support group.

Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist

Desirable

• Membership of Professional Body
• Evidence of Postgraduate training within occupational therapy or specialist area
• Evidence of relevant CPD activities

Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential

• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary health care team
• Experience in a wide range of occupational therapy student placements
• Working knowledge of a broad range of conditions and impact on occupational performance

Desirable

• Experience of acute care work, complex discharge planning
• Good working knowledge of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate engagement with others and understanding of the impact of good and poor communication

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.

Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Band Band 5

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: AHP Team Manager, Sonia George, sonia.george10@nhs.net, 01723385103

Apply through our website.

The Trust welcomes applications from everyone. Armed Forces Friendly Employer: holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.