Job summary
Closing Date: 27th April 2025.
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 28th April 2025.
Interview expected to take following shortlisting: commencing 12th May 2025.
We have an exciting opportunity for motivated Occupational Therapists who are keen to learn and develop their skills by joining our established rotation across community/intermediate care, children's, neurology, rheumatology and acute in patient settings. These rotational posts will allow Band 5 therapists to develop their core clinical skills. There are opportunities for service development and involvement in audit and clinical governance.
The Trust has a reputation for being at the forefront of NHS modernisation. It considers the welfare and development of its staff to be of paramount importance. We, as a service, offer supported training opportunities, both internal and external (to Masters level), supervision/mentorship and an established development framework which supports CPD.
Candidates must have a BSc in Occupational Therapy and have HCPC registration.
A clean British driving license is essential as is access to a car with business insurance, we are happy to accept applicants who are working towards getting a full driving license.
We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, final salary pension scheme including life assurance cover and advice on childcare.
Reasonable adjustments will be made.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will be based within the therapy team. Candidates may have the opportunity to work between acute care, community, paediatrics, neurology, and outpatient settings. The teams consist of static and rotational Occupational therapists and Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants and administrative support.
The services in some areas provide 7 day cover and the successful applicant must therefore be prepared to work weekends and extended days.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
* We value people
* We are one team
* We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Date posted: 11 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 389-25-7140263
Job locations
Bradford Teaching Hospitals, Bradford, BD9 6RJ
Job description
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
We welcome applicants wanting full time or part time hours.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
* Recent NHS/Social Care experience through placement and/or employment
Skills Essential
* Good communication and organisation skills
* Good interpersonal skills
* Evidence of CPD
* Competent IT skills
Knowledge Essential
* Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications Essential
* Degree in Occupational Therapy studies
* HCPC (we invite graduates who are waiting for HCPC registration)
Desirable
* Member of BAOT
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bradford Teaching Hospitals, Bradford, BD9 6RJ
Employer's website: https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk
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