Job summary We currently have an opportunity for a Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist to join our progressive and dynamic Occupational Therapy Department within a leading Foundation Trust teaching hospital. We offer rotations through a wide range of acute clinical areas which include Orthopaedics, Surgery and Oncology, Neurosciences, Major Trauma, Older Person's Care, Medical, Rheumatology, Hand Therapy and Pain and Stroke and Rehab. By working with us, you would be supported to develop your Occupational Therapy clinical expertise and promote the benefits of Occupational Therapy within the hospital. Therefore, we are looking for applicants that are committed to providing a high quality of therapy provision and passionate about the profession. There will be opportunities to be involved in a wide range of service development in shaping the care we provide to our patients. We will provide robust supervision and there is extensive peer support across the multi disciplinary team as well as an excellent departmental training programme. Main duties of the job This rotational position covers a wide and varied number of rotations including: Department of Medicine for the Elderly Hand Therapy Medical Neurosciences Stroke Major Trauma Orthopaedics Surgery Oncology Rheumatology and Pain This post would be suitable for a new graduate and qualified Occupational Therapists looking to expand their existing knowledge and skills in a fast paced acute, NHS setting (including individuals looking to complete their return to practice). As part of an innovative Occupational Therapy department, you would be under the supervision of an experienced Occupational Therapist and would be provided with a comprehensive induction and on-going education and training. Within the role, there will be the opportunity to complete an individualised development programme, in addition to completion of annual appraisals and a personal development plan. You will ensure a safe, efficient and effective delivery of occupational therapy and work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams. About us Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year p.a. pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 180-B-243294 Job locations Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. This post requires relevant weekend working. Full Time, Part Time or flexible hours would be considered. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipatedstart date of employment The advert will close at midnight on 21 November 2024. Interviews are due to be held on 4 December 2024. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. This post requires relevant weekend working. Full Time, Part Time or flexible hours would be considered. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipatedstart date of employment The advert will close at midnight on 21 November 2024. Interviews are due to be held on 4 December 2024. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Occupational Therapist registered with Health and Care Professions Council Degree or Diploma of Occupational Therapy IELTS level 7 (for those applying internationally) Desirable Member of College of Occupational Therapists Experience Essential Broad range of fieldwork placements Application of the Occupational Therapy process - for example, assessment, treatment and moving and handling Experience of caseload management Experience of completing moving and handling with patients Desirable Experience of working in an acute hospital Knowledge Essential To have a working knowledge of the Occupational Therapy process Knowledge of evidence-based practice Knowledge of research principles Skills Essential Effective communication skills IT skills Team working skills Self-motivated and eager to learn Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. Able to work weekends or "on-call" as needed Ability to travel with or without patients throughout the district on a regular basis To adhere to and support with the Trust's and departmental Environmental sustainability initiatives Person Specification Qualifications Essential Occupational Therapist registered with Health and Care Professions Council Degree or Diploma of Occupational Therapy IELTS level 7 (for those applying internationally) Desirable Member of College of Occupational Therapists Experience Essential Broad range of fieldwork placements Application of the Occupational Therapy process - for example, assessment, treatment and moving and handling Experience of caseload management Experience of completing moving and handling with patients Desirable Experience of working in an acute hospital Knowledge Essential To have a working knowledge of the Occupational Therapy process Knowledge of evidence-based practice Knowledge of research principles Skills Essential Effective communication skills IT skills Team working skills Self-motivated and eager to learn Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. Able to work weekends or "on-call" as needed Ability to travel with or without patients throughout the district on a regular basis To adhere to and support with the Trust's and departmental Environmental sustainability initiatives 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)