Job Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team at Wedgwood House. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with experience in physical and mental health who is passionate about recovery-focused patient care whilst promoting least restrictive practices.
In this role, you will work under the supervision of a B6 OT across 2 mixed-sex adult acute wards, delivering clinically effective, evidence-based treatment and interventions to groups and individuals. You will be part of a skilled multi-disciplinary team that uses a range of models including the Model of Human Occupation to enhance functional abilities, promote independence, and enable meaningful participation in daily life.
You will champion the role and unique contribution of occupational therapy within the multidisciplinary team and promote the life-changing effects of enabling meaningful occupation for patients.
Main Duties of the Job
The post will involve all parts of the OT process including screening, initial assessments, goal setting, routine, functional, home and ADL assessments, 1:1 plus group work interventions, and discharge preparation and planning. You will work with a diverse multidisciplinary team including psychology, medicine, occupational therapy, and lived experience professionals. The team works collaboratively to deliver evidence-based interventions aimed at improving mental health, enhancing recovery, and reducing the length of hospital admission. Each team member brings a unique perspective and valuable contribution, which enhances our effectiveness as a team and improves outcomes for our patients.
The trust supports the professional development and welfare of all staff. Our new team member will be supported with regular supervision and have various opportunities to undertake training aligned with their professional interests and career pathway. They will also be expected to support more junior members of the team with supervision and staff development.
In addition to the development of team members, the successful applicant will be encouraged to join our Allied Health Professional networks. These provide support to develop your occupational therapy skills and provide opportunities to connect with other Allied Health Professionals to help develop our services.
About Us
Here at NSFT, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why Work for Us?
We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work, and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk?
The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns, and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops, and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top-ranking schooling, and affordable house prices too.
Date Posted: 24 February 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: 246-WSU6952235
Job Locations: Northgate Ward, Wedgwood House, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ
Benefits Included with this Role:
* NHS pension
* A comprehensive in-house & external training programmes
* Career progression
* Starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
* Staff physio service
* Gym membership
* NHS discounts and many more.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential:
* Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* Professional Registration with Health Care Professionals Council
Experience Desirable:
* Working clinically in a Mental Health setting
Skills Essential:
* Clinical Assessment
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.
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.
UK Registration:
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address: Northgate Ward, Wedgwood House, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ
Employer's Website: https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx
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