Job summary This is a fantastic new opportunity at the Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit, for someone with experience in healthcare to work within the team as Occupational Therapy Technician. OSRU is a 20 bed inpatient ward providing person centred specialist care for people who have had an acute stroke. Our multidisciplinary team consists of occupational therapists, physiotherapists and rehabilitation assistants as well as specialist speech and language therapists, nurses, dietitians, medical staff and a clinical psychologist. Excellent communication skills are a must for this role as you will be routinely working and collaborating with other healthcare professionals, patients and their families. Main duties of the job This role will be fundamental to provide a high standard of clinical care for people in the service. Our Occupational Therapy teams focus on supporting our patients to recover their independence in functional tasks and their expertise is key to enable safe discharge of our patients to the community. You will get to work closely with our patient cohort and their families, supporting achievement of their rehabilitation goals, and will actively support discharge plans/equipment ordering/onward referrals under the supervision of the Occupational Therapists. Our Occupational Therapists are innovative and dynamic and there is a strong emphasis on evidence based practice. Within this role there will be excellent opportunity for your own learning and development as part of our commitment to service and individual improvement. About us Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum | Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 267-CH6704701 Job locations Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit Abingdon Community Hospital Abingdon OX14 1AG Job description Job responsibilities For more details please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or get in touch with us for more details. Job description Job responsibilities For more details please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or get in touch with us for more details. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Relevant practical work experience related to the clinical area of this post (for example, rehabilitation, community, stroke). Extensive experience of working within a health or social care setting, with a willingness to undertake a relevant Health Care Foundation degree. Desirable Knowledge of occupational therapy needs in rehabilitation/stroke. Qualifications Essential Relevant NVQ 3/B Tech/ A-levels OR significant relevant prior experience in a health or educational setting AND comprehensive relevant work experience Desirable Additional relevant training in rehabilitation and / or occupational therapy. Skills Essential Good IT skills - able to use Microsoft word, PowerPoint, excel and outlook software effectively without supervision. Able to communicate effectively, including use of total communication strategies. Able to organise workload and manage time Able to demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and families and colleagues. Desirable Demonstrates awareness of standards of record keeping. Demonstrates the ability to reflect on practice with peers/clinical supervisor. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Relevant practical work experience related to the clinical area of this post (for example, rehabilitation, community, stroke). Extensive experience of working within a health or social care setting, with a willingness to undertake a relevant Health Care Foundation degree. Desirable Knowledge of occupational therapy needs in rehabilitation/stroke. Qualifications Essential Relevant NVQ 3/B Tech/ A-levels OR significant relevant prior experience in a health or educational setting AND comprehensive relevant work experience Desirable Additional relevant training in rehabilitation and / or occupational therapy. Skills Essential Good IT skills - able to use Microsoft word, PowerPoint, excel and outlook software effectively without supervision. Able to communicate effectively, including use of total communication strategies. Able to organise workload and manage time Able to demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and families and colleagues. Desirable Demonstrates awareness of standards of record keeping. Demonstrates the ability to reflect on practice with peers/clinical supervisor. 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit Abingdon Community Hospital Abingdon OX14 1AG Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)