Job summary Be professionally and legally accountable and responsible as an autonomous practitioner and to undertake a significant clinical workload, providing care to patients with a range of psycho-social, physical and emotional problems. Review referrals for appropriateness, and then assess and treat accordingly. Comprehensively assess complex patients referred to the team, considering their physical, psychological and functional skills - approaching the Clinical Specialist or Band 7 therapist for further advice as required. Please note we are not eligible to sponsor for this post Main duties of the job To enable Physiotherapy to provide Therapy Skills within the inpatient service To ensure safe, efficient and effective delivery of patient focussed care in line with identified evidence based practice, local and national standards To work collaboratively within Multidisciplinary and Multi-agency Teams To participate in delegated projects for service development with the team About us We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area. In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 176-B-6276607-A1 Job locations Peterborough City Hospital Peterborough PE3 9GZ Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for additional information regarding this post. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for additional information regarding this post. Person Specification Education & Qualifcation Essential Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapist HCPC Registration Desirable Member of RCOT Experience Essential Review of 2 Fieldwork Educator final reports Acute Hospital Experience Knowledge Essential Sound level of theoretical knowledge Basic knowledge of the multi-disciplinary team Key Skills Essential Able to work as a team member and independently Good Clinical Reasoning Ability to present information in logical concise manner Personal Qualities Essential Ability to manage own time and pressure including clinical caseload and know when to seek support Ability to demonstrate personal and clinical effectiveness to achieve optimum patient care Strong belief in CPD and Reflective Practice Demonstrates Trust Values and Behaviours Person Specification Education & Qualifcation Essential Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapist HCPC Registration Desirable Member of RCOT Experience Essential Review of 2 Fieldwork Educator final reports Acute Hospital Experience Knowledge Essential Sound level of theoretical knowledge Basic knowledge of the multi-disciplinary team Key Skills Essential Able to work as a team member and independently Good Clinical Reasoning Ability to present information in logical concise manner Personal Qualities Essential Ability to manage own time and pressure including clinical caseload and know when to seek support Ability to demonstrate personal and clinical effectiveness to achieve optimum patient care Strong belief in CPD and Reflective Practice Demonstrates Trust Values and Behaviours 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. 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. 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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Address Peterborough City Hospital Peterborough PE3 9GZ Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)