Contact information
For further details please see job description including appendix specific to role and person specification. If you require any further information please contact:
Nicky Bukowski Occupational Therapist nicky.bukowski@nhs.net
Raynu Ghai Team Leader Outpatient Therapies raynu.ghai@nhs.net
About the role
Permanent Full Time Occupational Therapist band 6
RHEUMATOLOGY / UPPER LIMB ORTHOPAEDIC MSK out-patient services
We are delighted to be able to advertise a permanent full time (37.5hrs) Band 6 Occupational Therapy post in the Rheumatology therapy and orthopaedic upper limb service.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic occupational therapist to join our team, with this out- patient role being primarily based within the dynamic and friendly Rheumatology Therapy Team at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. The rheumatology therapy team have close links to the specialist upper limb orthopaedic physiotherapy service, hand therapy team and wider MSK physiotherapy services.
This post will be part of a team of therapists who deliver the service across the three hospital sites within the trust.
Main duties
The successful candidate will be expected to provide holistic occupational therapy assessment and treatment for a caseload of rheumatology patients; treatment modalities include activities of daily living optimisation, joint protection education, splinting, pain management education, exercises etc. The rheumatology OT service offer one to one intervention, group treatment and home visits as deemed appropriate. For patients referred to the service with orthopaedic upper limb needs, the successful candidate will be required to provide appropriate splinting to compliment a wider treatment pathway
The postholder will assist in helping continue service development in line with latest guidelines, providing the highest quality care for patients and provide support and training to the wider therapy team and other healthcare professionals.
As a team, we pride ourselves on our development and positive approach to change, as well as having a flexible and supportive team ethos. We are committed to supporting the successful candidate to expand their knowledge in this specialism for the benefits of the patient and the service through formal courses and in service training.
Essential person specification requirements
Occupational Therapy Degree / Diploma qualification
Supervision of junior and/or support staff / students
Understanding the OT core skills and values
Be able to analyse and evaluate the information collected and formulate appropriate recommendations.
Be part of MY team
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance:
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Our benefits
* Access to the NHS pension plan
* Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
* Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
* Extensive benefits and support, including:
* Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Home electronics scheme
* Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
* Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
* Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
* Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
* Career progression, training and support
Skilled worker sponsorship
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