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Occupational Therapist (Rotational)
The closing date is 07 November 2025
An opportunity has arisen for dynamic and enthusiastic Band 5 OccupationalTherapists to join our mixed rotation in Barnsley.
Barnsley is an attractive place to live and work situatedon the edge of the Peak District, with easy access to the cities of Sheffieldand Leeds.
You willwork within a multi professional teamand hold a varied caseload of patients providing therapy input.
Rotations are 6 months in duration and offer an excitingopportunity to develop clinical skills and knowledge within a wide variety ofclinical areas including:
Acute Mental Health
Neighbourhood RehabilitationService (including long term conditions and D2A)
Equipment and Adaptations
Neurology Rehabilitation
Stroke Rehabilitation
Memory Team
Childrens Therapy
Forensic Mental Health
A vehicle to undertake any necessary travel inconnection with the duties of the post is essential along with the ability towork flexibly including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Atthe time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UKVisas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forwardto receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
As Band 5 OT you will:
Be expected to effectively manage acaseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, using evidence based /patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluateinterventions of the patient group
Workalongside skilled clinicians in all areas working in partnership with otherprofessionals
Have accessto regular supervision, training & development opportunities, as well asbeing part of a pro-active Band 5 support group
Have high level communication and excellentinterpersonal skills
If you areinterested in this exciting opportunity and would like an informal discussionregarding this role, please contact Lisa Lenton on 01226 644229 / 07767 303461 or email lisa.lenton@swyt.nhs.uk.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to befully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
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About us
Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.
Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
Thisjob description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertakeother duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with thepostholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
CORE DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:
1. To manage a designated caseload using evidence based/client centredprinciples to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, withsupervision.
2. To participate, or work as a member of the multi disciplinary, multiagency team, contributing to decisions with regard to client care.
3. To maintain accurate and up to date patient records and activity data.
4. To work to the trusts/Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Councils policiesand procedures in accordance with professional standards.
5. To participate in regular supervision and performance developmentreview.
6. To be responsible for maintaining own continued professionaldevelopment, in line with trust policy.
7. To assist in the organisation of training and supervision of preregistration Occupational Therapy students who are on planned and regularplacements.
8. To participate in clinical governance and risk management activity, asapplicable in the workplace.
9. Any other duties relevant to the grade of the post.
COMMUNICATION WITHOTHERS:
2. Colleagues from the multi disciplinary/multi agency team
3. Professional Lead Occupational Therapist/Therapy Business Manager
4. Professional Advisor
5. Relevant uni professional and multi professional networks
6.Education colleagues
Trust Values:
The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care andtreatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g, service users, theircarers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity andrespectat all time. The post holder must all time actin accordance with the Trusts Values:
Respectful
Person firstand in the centre
Improve and beoutstanding
Relevanttoday, ready for tomorrow
Families andcarers matter
Safeguarding:
Report any concerns regarding the safety orwellbeing of children, adults service users,members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.
Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse andunderstand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.
Trust policies and commitments to beread in line with the relevant Trust Policy:
All staff employed by the Trust mustcomply with the Trusts policies and procedures, undertake appropriate trainingrequired for their role and commit to:
ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raiseconcerns;
maintain confidentiality, in line withthe Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct;
understandtheir personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for anyinformation which they create, use or process in accordance with the GeneralData Protection Regulation (GDPR), TheData Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and Trust Data Protection policy;
complywith the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol.Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors.Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake firetraining annually;
receivesupervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisalin line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, rolespecific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed;
understandtheir responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in EmploymentPolicy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy;
recognise,respect and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users,carers and the public. Contribute to aworking environment which promotes and responds positively to difference anddiversity;
ensurethey carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children andyoung people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of TheChildren Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguardingpolicies and participatingin relevanttraining;
complywith their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and delivercare through a Clinical Governance framework (i.e. CPD, Audit, Supervision);
demonstrate,through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continualdevelopment of individual, team and service wide quality improvement;
abideby relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking actionwhen codes of conduct are breached;
workflexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within aculture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors inPeople (IiP) Standards.
adhereto the Trusts smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on Trustgrounds;
being socially responsible by complying with measuresthat support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact;
Identify and report risks, hazards, incidents, accidentsand near misses promptly;
In addition to the Trusts ownresponsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice onthe prevention and control of infections and related guidance, for your safety,ALL staff (and contractors) are responsible for ensuring their work adheres tothis Code in the delivery of safe patient care.
Thisjob description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertakeother duties commensurate with the band as directed. The content of this postwill be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in linewith the service developments.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
* A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Qualifications
* Diploma/Degree Occupational Therapy.
* Current HPC Registration or to be registered within 3 months from closing date.
Special Knowledge/Skills
* The ability to critically evaluate current evidence or research and apply to practice.
* The ability to reflect on practice, relating to a clinical intervention during training.
* The ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team/multi agency team.
* The ability to gather, assimilate and distil information.
* The ability to establish and maintain clear communication, both written and verbal, with others.
* The ability to manage time effectively.
* The ability to understand risk assessment
* An understanding of national guidelines and legislation relating to healthcare.
* Basic IT skills.
Physical Attributes
* Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Experience
* Placement experience in a hospital setting that demonstrates essential core Occupational Therapy skills.
Training
* Documented evidence of continued professional development.
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.
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