York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Are you a graduate Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to develop your skills in a hospital-based rotational post?
Are you HCPC registered, or will you be imminently?
The graduate rotational scheme offers the chance to have varied clinical experiences in urgent and emergency care, acute inpatient, and rehabilitation settings. We have enthusiastic and experienced clinical teams who'll support your postgraduate development, at a pace to suit your needs.
You will work closely with the team across the hospital, allowing our patients to benefit from a strong and vibrant MDT approach where patients come first in all we do. As a role model, you will influence further developments in OT across the hospital, acting as a liaison point, and contributing to the development of health and well-being across the organisation.
All new graduates will start at Band 5 if there is confirmation of the completed degree and just awaiting HCPC registration. If not yet received confirmation of your degree, we can commence you at Band 4.
The ability to transport yourself & equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day is beneficial for this vacancy.
This exciting role will enable you to develop extensive skills in clinical areas, leadership & people management within the NHS environment, whilst receiving excellent support for both your personal and professional development. We offer & support both in-house clinical & professional training.
Main duties of the job
We offer rotations of a 6-month duration in a structured manner to ensure you will get an opportunity to experience clinical practice in all key areas of work.
We will accept applications from qualified staff & students who will graduate and be eligible for HCPC registration.
As well as a robust local induction and probationary period provided within the Therapy team, you'll also be joining the 12-month Multi-Professional Preceptorship Program alongside other AHP and Nursing colleagues to support you to feel part of the wider Trust. All preceptees are also able to reclaim their first HCPC registration fee.
We are proud to offer our Multi-Professional Preceptorship Program to all newly registered practitioners. This is a wonderful opportunity to welcome you into your new teams and our Trust, providing you with support and guidance as you develop in confidence and competence whilst transitioning from student to autonomous professional.
Preceptorship lasts 12 months and you'll be assigned a preceptee who will support, coach, mentor & guide you through regular meetings, alongside a program of structured learning.
About us
This post is not eligible for the Trust's relocation package.
Fixed term but may become permanent.
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance from a range of providers.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
* Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy.
* HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist.
* Membership of Professional body.
* Evidence of relevant CPD activities.
* Evidence of postgraduate training within occupational therapy or specialist area.
Experience & Knowledge Required
* Evidence of knowledge relevant to role.
* Experience in a wide range of occupational therapy student placements.
* Working knowledge of a broad range of conditions and impact on occupational performance.
* Experience of working in a multidisciplinary health care team.
* Good working knowledge of Occupational Therapy process and experience in delivering Occupational therapy including assessment, clinical reasoning, intervention, evaluation, and models of practice.
* Awareness of current issues in health care and Standards of Professional Practice.
* Experience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment through placement and/or employment work.
* Experience of acute care work, complex discharge planning.
* Good working knowledge of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment.
* Evidence of clinical and knowledge skills within relevant area.
* Experience of training/supporting/supervising others (including students).
* Delivery of relevant audit projects.
Skills and Attributes
* I am organised, prioritise my own workload and take responsibility for delivering results within agreed timescales with changing priorities, pressures, and with frequent interruptions.
* I am able to communicate complex information effectively, clearly, and accurately in plain simple language, both verbally and in writing.
* I can use my own initiative, exercise judgment, resolve problems and stay calm under pressure and diplomacy.
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
* I can flex my approach and adapt to new demands.
* I have the ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
* I am committed to development and improvement of myself and the wider team. I welcome the opportunity to implement change and improvements.
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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