Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our well-established older persons medicine team. We are looking to recruit to a band 6 Occupational therapist, to join an experienced, dedicated and enthusiastic team. Responsible for the delivery of therapy to the elderly/frail on the 2 OPM wards (55 beds) at The James Cook University Hospital across 7 days. The successful applicant will need to have recent experience of working as an Occupational Therapist with Knowledge and experience of using adaptative equipment and Moving & Handling techniques.
Main duties of the job
You will work within a multidisciplinary team holding your own caseload of patients providing assessment, rehabilitation and support to patients across the older persons medicine pathway. Although you will be based at James Cook hospital you may also, at times, be asked to provide cover and support to community hospitals.
We have a comprehensive In-Service Training Programme and staff are encouraged and supported in their continuous professional development.
As a senior therapist you will be expected to support rotational physiotherapists and occupational therapists and have regular supervision sessions and appraisals. You would be supported in role by the the Therapy Lead via regular supervisions.
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants
Working for our organisation
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
South Tees NHS Foundation Trust is close to the North Yorkshire Moors and within easy reach of Newcastle and Leeds.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete these four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we
offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. To hold a degree or relevant diploma in Occupational Therapy
2. HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
3. Post graduate training in specific area of interest relevant to this post
4. Clinical educators training
5. PACE training
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
6. Disability and Cultural Awareness
7. Basic IT skills
8. Able to work independently and display the ability to problem solve
9. Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise own workload
10. To demonstrate analytical skills and judgement when dealing with the therapy management of complex clients
11. To act appropriately in distressing or emotional circumstances
12. To respond and adapt to changing needs of the service
13. To display effective communication skills, communicating routine and at times sensitive or complex information to patients, carers, and colleagues
14. Good listening skills, motivation and persuasion skills
15. Ability to cope under pressure
Desirable criteria
16. Audit and research experience
17. Knowledge of community services
Experience
Essential criteria
18. To have post graduate experience as a rotational OT in a broad range of clinical specialties
19. Experience working with elderly patients
20. NHS experience, particularly acute care
21. Experience of working in a MDT
22. Supervision of staff or students
Desirable criteria
23. Experience working in elderly care
24. Leadership experience
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
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Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - ( and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - (
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.