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Main area: Occupational Therapist Grade NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day working required)
Job ref: 321-MRC-7144197-B5-PUB
Site: John Radcliffe Hospital
Town: Headington, Oxford
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/05/2025 23:59
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
Job overview
The rotational programme provides an opportunity to consolidate theory into practice and to develop core skills in a variety of clinical areas including:
1. Older Adults and Frailty
2. Neuroscience
3. Surgery
4. Speciality rotations including Oncology, Social Services, and the Oxfordshire Wheelchair Service
Each rotation is 6 months in duration and will be based across a variety of hospital and community settings.
The successful candidate will work within our respected and integrated Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams and will demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills. The post holder will be expected to manage a caseload and plan and undertake Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions with support from their team and senior colleagues.
The Therapy Service is committed to learning and development and supports regular supervision, peer support and protected CPD time. Newly qualified staff are enrolled onto the OUH Preceptorship Programme in their first year of employment and a yearly Values Based Appraisal encourages each individual to grow, learn and develop within their role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to manage a caseload and plan and undertake Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions with support from their team and senior colleagues. They will demonstrate the ability to be an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team, work autonomously, and maintain accurate records in line with trust policy.
Along with a good understanding of the Occupational Therapy process, the successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, have a keen interest in participating in service development projects and show exemplary organisation and planning skills. There will be an expectation to be flexible in their approach and to support weekend work across a 7-day service.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Communication:
Establishes and maintains effective communication with various individuals and groups on complex and potentially stressful topics in a range of situations.
2. Clinical responsibilities:
Responsible for managing a caseload of patients and provide timely assessment and treatment in line with current evidence and guidelines.
3. Planning and Organisational Skills:
Demonstrate flexible and effective time management skills to manage caseload and departmental duties appropriately.
4. Service & Personal Development:
Develop knowledge and understanding of the research process.
5. Information & Resource Management:
To be aware of and abide by the criteria for provision of equipment.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC Registration or within 6 months of qualifying
COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. While COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Vacancy Closures: This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period.
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Next Steps: Please read the job description and person specification, and ensure your supporting statement reflects this.
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