Job summary Oxford Health Community Hospitals are delighted to be offering the opportunity to employ an Occupational Therapist (OT) within our service. If you are passionate about working in an award winning inpatient physical rehabilitation setting with adults, to enhance their quality of life and health and facilitate their safe discharge from hospital, then we are the team for you. We would love to hear from any Occupational Therapists who have the compassion, skills and knowledge to help us holistically assess our patient's and to deliver person centred interventions which impact daily activities and functioning and improve their health and well being and return to independence. We're a friendly and supportive, well-established, and knowledgeable community hospital multi-disciplinary team. You will receive quality individual, safeguarding and reflective practice supervision. We are a progressive service keen to look forward and find ways to develop and improve the service. This role is based at our Didcot Community Hospital Site but there is also potential to be placed within our Wallingford Hospital Team. Main duties of the job This role would suit someone who is competent in conducting specific physical and cognitive/functional assessments and delivering interventions to support rehabilitation. The post holder should be able to communicate this effectively within the MDT and family but also externally to key organisations such as social care and specialist services. You will also have responsibility for and be supported with prescribing equipment and assessing home environments as appropriate. You will also be expected to represent the service at family meetings and be aware of the protocols and procedures in place to ensure clinical governance and adherence to standards. About us Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount Pension scheme Lease car scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups Date posted 23 January 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 Reference number 267-CH6930077 Job locations Didcot community hospital Wantage road Didcot OX11 0AG Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description attached for full details however, Clinical Care Responsibilities may include: Delivery of a safe and effective rehabilitative patient care and discharge, working in partnership with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team within the community and acute sectors, supporting the efficient use of resources across the whole system delegating duties as appropriate. Participate in the hands on delivery of patient care. Work flexibly across localities and occasional weekends to ensure the requirements of the service contract are met. Be visible and accessible to patients, relatives and colleagues in order to work effectively within the team. Work independently as part of an interdisciplinary team to prioritise, assess, plan and implement patient specific OT programmes of care/rehabilitation,analysing patient needs and making judgements about best practice contributing to the continuous assessment of patients. Undertake assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner using clinical reasoning skills, knowledge of evidence based practice and professional expertise. Determine appropriate care plans utilising expert treatment skills and options. Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description attached for full details however, Clinical Care Responsibilities may include: Delivery of a safe and effective rehabilitative patient care and discharge, working in partnership with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team within the community and acute sectors, supporting the efficient use of resources across the whole system delegating duties as appropriate. Participate in the hands on delivery of patient care. Work flexibly across localities and occasional weekends to ensure the requirements of the service contract are met. Be visible and accessible to patients, relatives and colleagues in order to work effectively within the team. Work independently as part of an interdisciplinary team to prioritise, assess, plan and implement patient specific OT programmes of care/rehabilitation,analysing patient needs and making judgements about best practice contributing to the continuous assessment of patients. Undertake assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner using clinical reasoning skills, knowledge of evidence based practice and professional expertise. Determine appropriate care plans utilising expert treatment skills and options. Person Specification Qualifications Essential registered occupational therapist inc registration with HCPC evidence of Continuing professional development Experience Essential evidence of completion of broad range of clinical placements/or working in physical rehabiliation evidence of experience of working within multi disciplinary team Desirable evidence of working within NHS evidence of working in physical rehabiliation Knowledge and Skill Essential working knowledge of clinical record keeping systems and governance evidence of ability to work with complex/challenging patient/families Desirable working knowledge of electronic record keeping systems. personal qualities Essential Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Good interpersonal skills. Desirable car driver with car available for work Person Specification Qualifications Essential registered occupational therapist inc registration with HCPC evidence of Continuing professional development Experience Essential evidence of completion of broad range of clinical placements/or working in physical rehabiliation evidence of experience of working within multi disciplinary team Desirable evidence of working within NHS evidence of working in physical rehabiliation Knowledge and Skill Essential working knowledge of clinical record keeping systems and governance evidence of ability to work with complex/challenging patient/families Desirable working knowledge of electronic record keeping systems. personal qualities Essential Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Good interpersonal skills. Desirable car driver with car available for work 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 Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Didcot community hospital Wantage road Didcot OX11 0AG Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)