Job summary The team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital are committed, in collaboration with our MDT colleagues, in providing a patient focused service to those who need our care. You will be working under the guidance of an established and supportive team of qualified Occupational Therapists, and other therapy support staff within the services. Main duties of the job The post will include working with patients in a range of daily activities to improve functional independence in preparation for their discharge from hospital. There is a substantial administrative element to this post to contribute to the smooth running of the department. We welcome applications from those who possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate flexibility and initiative and are able to prioritise their workload in a busy environment. The successful candidate will also demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and an aptitude for team working. Flexibility to help cover other wards will be required, in line with service needs. There is a commitment to support 7-day services, so flexibility to work weekends on a rota system may be required. About us Could this be for you? We are seeking applicants who have had experience working in a caring type of role, and have an understanding of the physical, cognitive and emotional needs of patients experiencing an acute admission to hospital and the effect this may have on their discharge. Applicants should also possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate flexibility and initiative and are able to prioritise their workload in a busy environment. The ability to work as part of a team is essential in order to provide an effective and efficient service. IT skills are required, as the service operates with electronic patient records. Experience of a healthcare setting would be an advantage though not essential. You will also demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and an aptitude for team working. We are seeking someone who can demonstrate the trusts PROUD to CARE values. Flexibility to help cover other wards will be required, in line with service needs. What can we offer you? As a trust we offer Onsite parking, Wellbeing hub o counselling, o onsite exercise classes, o the royal mile (one mile circuit around the hospital grounds), a number of refreshment outlets, onsite post office cash machines, Fruit and vegetable stall that visits throughout the week Outdoor seating areas to facilitate staff breaks. Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description attached for further details. As a department we offer: Apprenticeship schemes, Departmental emotional support, Regular catch ups with head of department Regular supervision Yearly appraisal Weekly whole team meetings in-service training programmes Formal and informal support Wellbeing champion For further information, an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit, please contact Rebecca Sheldon Head of Occupational Therapy (01246 512648) Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description attached for further details. As a department we offer: Apprenticeship schemes, Departmental emotional support, Regular catch ups with head of department Regular supervision Yearly appraisal Weekly whole team meetings in-service training programmes Formal and informal support Wellbeing champion For further information, an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit, please contact Rebecca Sheldon Head of Occupational Therapy (01246 512648) Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential oEducated to GCSE or similar level. (GCSE "C"/Level 4 or above in English and maths) Desirable NVQ/QCF or equivalent level 2 in a health related subject Experience Essential oExperience of working in a caring role oEvidence of working flexibly & undertaking a variety of tasks. Desirable Experience of healthcare setting. Skills & Knowledge Essential oAwareness of effects of disability / illness, and the impact this has on an individual Personal attributes Essential oAwareness of confidentiality. oDemonstrates a specific interest in the role advertised Demonstrates Trust Values Essential Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential oEducated to GCSE or similar level. (GCSE "C"/Level 4 or above in English and maths) Desirable NVQ/QCF or equivalent level 2 in a health related subject Experience Essential oExperience of working in a caring role oEvidence of working flexibly & undertaking a variety of tasks. Desirable Experience of healthcare setting. Skills & Knowledge Essential oAwareness of effects of disability / illness, and the impact this has on an individual Personal attributes Essential oAwareness of confidentiality. oDemonstrates a specific interest in the role advertised Demonstrates Trust Values Essential Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. Employer details Employer name Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Chesterfield Royal Hospital Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Employer's website