This post is only open to internal applicants.
Rotational Occupational Therapist
Band 6
Main area Occupational Therapy Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent: One in four weekends and two bank holidays a year Hours Part time - 18.75 hours per week (1 in 4 weekends and 2 bank holidays a year) Job ref 387-DT5973-DA
Site Bristol and Weston sites Town Bristol and Weston Salary £37,338 - £44,962 Pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/07/2025 23:59
As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Join our large and inspirational Adult Therapies Service as UHBW as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, where you will develop your career in - line with the RCOT Career Framework !
Our team is made up of 400 colleagues who collaboratively work across Bristol & Weston sites. You can find out more about the Adult Therapies Service here: Therapies - UHBW Careers
This is an exciting cross - site rotation al role where you will gain specialist skills and knowledge to help develop and guide you through your career.
Main duties of the job
Trauma and Orthopaedics
Critical Care, Cardiac and Surgery
Older Person Therapy including Front Door
Stroke
Paediatrics
Oncology
During your rotation, you ’ll be building relationships with new teams and adapting to new environments, all that offer unique benefits and incentives such as :
Supportive, integrated team working
IST/journal clubs/ research opportunities
Protected and regular Clinical supervision from a Team Lead OT/ Clinical Specialist OT
We encourage you to get in touch with Occupational Therapist and Pathway Lead – Claire, for an informal chat on 0117 342 1469 or email Clairex.hayward@uhbw.nhs.uk. Fancy meeting in person ? Please get in touch and ask for a tour of the department !
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Skills and abilities
* Ability to work unsupervised
* Ability to plan, prioritise & delegate
* Demonstrate Assessment, Analytical & Reflective skills across a diverse patient group
* Ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure
* Ability to effectively perform patient assessments & interventions, including therapeutic handling
* Excellent organisational skills
* Ability to travel between sites
* Knowledge of clinical Governance & its application to Occupational Therapy
* Ability to cope in a stressful environment undertaking moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carrying out concurrent activities
* Competent IT Skills
* Ability to effect & manage change
* Leadership Skills
Qualifications and Training
* Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* Health Professions Council registered
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
* Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
* Involvement in Relevant Special Clinical Interest Groups
* Credible & mature attitude, which is recognised & respected by other staff
* Demonstrates a commitment to own professional development
* Commitment to Trust values: We are supportive, we are respectful, we are innovative, we are collaborative
* Committed to team working
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Claire Hayward Job title Pathway Lead Email address clairex.hayward@uhbw.nhs.uk Telephone number 0117 342 1469 Additional information
Annie Turnbull, Team Lead Occupational Therapist - 0117 342 1469
If you have problems applying, contact
Address United Bristol Healthcare Trust
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
Success
BS2 8HW
Telephone 01173425000 (option 1)
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