Job summary Are you an innovative and forward thinking Occupational Therapist with a broad spectrum of practice experience to share, and looking for the next step in your career? We are seeking to recruit a highly experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the Leadership team in the Forest of Dean and Tewkesbury, Newent and Staunton Locality. This advert is to cover maternity leave and is a fixed-term contract for 11 months. Consideration of secondment will also be given where applicable. Main duties of the job The post holder will work as part of the ICT managerial leadership team delivering the day to day business of the ICT and supporting its ongoing development as a key part of a successful health and care system. While the post holders will have their own clear lines of responsibility they will work as a single cohesive management team. They will recognise and draw from colleague's wider skill set within each team in delivering, together the localities day to day operational delivery and agreed developments. This will require the team deliver and model to multi-disciplinary working practices. About us We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:o 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;o 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;o 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;o 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work. Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 11 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 327-25-081 Job locations Forest (Cinderford) / Tewkesbury Borough Council Office ICT. Cinderford Health Centre Dockham Road Cinderford GL14 2AN Job description Job responsibilities The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application. Job description Job responsibilities The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application. Person Specification Shortlisting Essential Current registration with HCPC An Occupational Therapy degree (level 6) (or diploma equivalent) Able to demonstrate equivalent relevant clinical /managerial/leadership experience. Desirable Hold a recognised teaching and assessment/ mentoring qualification Shortlisting Essential Extensive post registration experience in the requisite discipline Experience of providing professional and clinical supervision to staff at a variety of levels Experience in managing clinical risks Person Specification Shortlisting Essential Current registration with HCPC An Occupational Therapy degree (level 6) (or diploma equivalent) Able to demonstrate equivalent relevant clinical /managerial/leadership experience. Desirable Hold a recognised teaching and assessment/ mentoring qualification Shortlisting Essential Extensive post registration experience in the requisite discipline Experience of providing professional and clinical supervision to staff at a variety of levels Experience in managing clinical risks 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 Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Forest (Cinderford) / Tewkesbury Borough Council Office ICT. Cinderford Health Centre Dockham Road Cinderford GL14 2AN Employer's website https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)