Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
Successful applicants will need to meet the university entry criteria and have passed a UHD interview and a subsequent University interview to be appointed to this role.
This is a full-time post and applicants will be required to work 37.5 hours per week between work, placement, and study days.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Level 5 qualification i.e. FdSc Assistant Practitioner OR 3x A Levels BBB-BBC or above to include a Science OR BTEC: DMM or above in a relevant Extended Diploma for example: Applied Science, Medical Science or Health and Social Care OR Access to HE Diploma: A total of 112-120 UCAS points in a relevant Access to HE Diploma for example: Science, Medicine, Human Science, Allied Health Professions OR International Baccalaureate: Overall grade of 30-32 points or higher to include either Biology/Human Biology/Mathematics/Chemistry or Physics at Higher OR T level: Merit in any Health and Science pathway accepted
2. GCSE pass (A-C or 4-9) English and Maths or equivalent e.g. level 2 functional skills in English and Maths, prior to the end-point assessment
Desirable criteria
3. Understanding of evidence-based practice
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Experience within a relevant health, social care or voluntary sector setting
5. Experience of prioritising own time and working to deadlines
6. Experience of good customer relations and effective communication skills including face to face, telephone/video and written formats
Desirable criteria
7. Experience working within a care setting
8. Experience of working with complex medical conditions
9. Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential criteria
10. Ability to carry out all aspects of the post which involves patient handling and carrying therapy equipment
11. Experience of collecting/recording information on paper and computer systems
12. IT Skills
Desirable criteria
13. Experience of equipment assessment and provision
Knowledge
Essential criteria
14. Awareness of the Occupational Therapist’s role within the MDT
15. Application of risk assessments and considerations in practice
16. Knowledge of the Occupational Therapy profession and process, its application in clinical practice and its role within the organisation
17. Awareness of the impact of poor health on overall well-being and awareness of the positive impact of activity on health and well-being
18. Knowledge of NHS and healthcare systems
Desirable criteria
19. Knowledge of handling techniques to promote movement
20. Knowledge of relevant legislation
Other
Essential criteria
21. Work 37.5 hours per week
22. Ability to travel to other Trusts/organisations for clinical placements
23. Demonstrate commitment to undertaking a degree course of study
24. Enhanced DBS disclosure
25. Ability to travel to all Trust locations to carry out post
Desirable criteria
26. Possession of a clean UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes