Job summary Rotational Occupational Therapist, 12 months fixed term contract Department: Therapies Band 5 £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week, all MKU roles will be considered for flexible working The Therapy team at Milton Keynes University Hospital are looking for enthusiastic Band 5 Occupational Therapists to join our cohort of rotational staff. This is a 12-month fixed term post, however, at the end of the fixed term there is a possibility of extending this into a permanent role. We offer several development opportunities for staff to progress in their development and careers. The rotations are 6 months in duration and include the following clinical areas: Hand Therapy Acute Stroke Unit Inpatient Trauma & Orthopaedics Complex Medical Respiratory & Surgery Frailty Team Interview date: w/c 25 November 2024 Main duties of the job Staff are supported through a range of methods including an initial 2-week supernumerary period, Preceptorship, clinical supervision, monthly 1:1, competencies, mentor, clinical leads, In-service training programmes and our Therapy Practice Education team. You will have the opportunity to support student education and attend practice education training at our partner universities to prepare you for being a student educator after your first 12 months. If you want to progress your career in a forward-thinking therapy department where your voice matters to shaping our future services and where person centered compassionate care is at the heart of our services, then we want to hear from you. To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan, and deliver individual treatment programmes, evaluate interventions and maintain clinical records. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practice. Tocommunicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues as well as outside agencies, by sharing patient-related information to ensure the delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service. To utilise the expertise of senior staff in order to develop skills and knowledge and consolidate learning. About us "MKUH staff scored a staggering 93% of colleagues in the Additional Clinical Services Group feel trusted to do their job and always know their responsibilities (NHS Staff Survey 2023)". You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including: Free on-site parking Free tea and coffee Great flexible workingopportunities Discounted gym membership Lease car scheme Generous annual leave and pension scheme On site nursery (chargeable) Extensive staff health and well-being programme Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news. "We Care We Communicate We Collaborate We contribute" Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 430-CC2599A Job locations Rotational Therapies (Dept) Milton Keynes MK6 5LD Job description Job responsibilities Clinical: To be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. To undertake assessment of patients, using clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques in order to diagnose clinical need Professional: To comply with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and to maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development. Organisational: To ensure compliance with organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to follow the general professional guidelines and standards from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and Health Professions Council. To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance Governance: To take responsibility for evaluation and avoidance of risk within department. Communicate and address concerns appropriately. To undertake mandatory training, ensuring junior staff do likewise Please refer to the job description for further details We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical: To be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. To undertake assessment of patients, using clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques in order to diagnose clinical need Professional: To comply with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and to maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development. Organisational: To ensure compliance with organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to follow the general professional guidelines and standards from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and Health Professions Council. To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance Governance: To take responsibility for evaluation and avoidance of risk within department. Communicate and address concerns appropriately. To undertake mandatory training, ensuring junior staff do likewise Please refer to the job description for further details We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months. Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Registered with UK Health Care Professions Council Desirable Member of BAOT Experience Essential NHS experience Documented evidence of continuing professional development in clinical field relevant to this post Desirable Experience of working in an Acute Occupational Therapy Department Skills Essential Ability to build and develop effective working relationships IT literacy (Microsoft word, email and internet) Ability to work under pressure Good problem solving skills Good personal organisation and time management skills Ability to cope with unpredictable and emergency situations Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Ability to interpret, analyse and respond effectively to complex information Ability to appreciate the sensitivity and complexity of patient cultures and be able to provide a service appropriate to individual needs Desirable Presentation skills Personal and people development Essential Be able to reflect and critically appraise own performance and acknowledge own needs and limitations Communication Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others Ability to deliver sensitive information in a tactful and empathetic manner Competent in the use of IT including proficient in emails Specific requirements Essential Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations Car driver with valid licence and access to car for travelling across Milton Keynes to visit patients homes or to other bases [As applicable to post] Willingness to work flexibly Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Registered with UK Health Care Professions Council Desirable Member of BAOT Experience Essential NHS experience Documented evidence of continuing professional development in clinical field relevant to this post Desirable Experience of working in an Acute Occupational Therapy Department Skills Essential Ability to build and develop effective working relationships IT literacy (Microsoft word, email and internet) Ability to work under pressure Good problem solving skills Good personal organisation and time management skills Ability to cope with unpredictable and emergency situations Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Ability to interpret, analyse and respond effectively to complex information Ability to appreciate the sensitivity and complexity of patient cultures and be able to provide a service appropriate to individual needs Desirable Presentation skills Personal and people development Essential Be able to reflect and critically appraise own performance and acknowledge own needs and limitations Communication Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others Ability to deliver sensitive information in a tactful and empathetic manner Competent in the use of IT including proficient in emails Specific requirements Essential Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations Car driver with valid licence and access to car for travelling across Milton Keynes to visit patients homes or to other bases [As applicable to post] Willingness to work flexibly 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 Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Rotational Therapies (Dept) Milton Keynes MK6 5LD Employer's website https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)