Job summary We are one of the first Integrated Care Systems (ICS) in the country to offer an occupational therapy rotation, across the local health system, through strong partnership working. This post is an ideal opportunity for newly qualified Occupational Therapists or if you are seeking to widen your career opportunities through working in a range of specialties and settings. Employed by SCHT, the post holder will rotate every 6 months across community rehabilitation, community hospitals, acute sector and also Midland Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Robert Jones Agnes Hunt. What you can expect from us: Opportunities to work with people with a range of physical and mental health Clinical and professional supervision Participation in the relevant Community of Practice Peer support and networking opportunities Engagement in SCHT's preceptorship program throughout your rotation. We are looking for: Applicants to be able to function confidently in multi-disciplinary teams Ability to work flexibly Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrate a passion for working with people with a range of physical and mental health difficulties. Commitment to continuing professional development, willing to undertake further training to meet the needs of the client group. Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment. Main duties of the job Employed by SCHT, the post holder will rotate every 6 months across The Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICS. This includes Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH); Robert Jones Agnes Hunt (RJAH); Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust (SCHT) and Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). This will allow exposure to a variety of settings increasing your skills and knowledge base and support you to explore where your career might take you. Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the job. About us Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff. Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 825-6842320-OPS Job locations Mount McKinley Shrewsbury Business Park Shrewsbury SY2 6FG Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy Current registration with HCPC Evidence of clinical experience Experience Essential A range of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist/ student including rehabilitation/ care of the elderly Experience of working in multi-disciplinary / multi-agency teams. Experience working with therapy assistants Knowledge and Skills Essential Ongoing awareness of recent developments in practice and research including NSF's/NICE guidelines Understanding of clinical governance and risk management and their implications for the service. Excellent time management skills Effective communication within the team Other Essential Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy Current registration with HCPC Evidence of clinical experience Experience Essential A range of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist/ student including rehabilitation/ care of the elderly Experience of working in multi-disciplinary / multi-agency teams. Experience working with therapy assistants Knowledge and Skills Essential Ongoing awareness of recent developments in practice and research including NSF's/NICE guidelines Understanding of clinical governance and risk management and their implications for the service. Excellent time management skills Effective communication within the team Other Essential Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role. 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 Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust Address Mount McKinley Shrewsbury Business Park Shrewsbury SY2 6FG Employer's website https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)