York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Are you a graduate Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to develop your skills in a hospital based rotational post?
Are you HCPC registered, or will you be imminently?
The graduate rotational scheme offers the chance to have varied clinical experiences in urgent and emergency care, acute inpatient and rehabilitation settings. We have enthusiastic and experienced clinical teams who'll support your post graduate development, at a pace to suit your needs.
You will work closely with the team across the hospital, allowing our patients to benefit from a strong and vibrant MDT approach where patients come first in all we do. As a role model, you will influence further developments in OT across the hospital, acting as a liaison point, and contributing to the development of health and well-being across the organisation.
All new graduates will start at Band 5 if there is confirmation of the completed degree and just awaiting HCPC registration. If not yet received confirmation of your degree, we can commence you at Band 4.
The ability to transport yourself & equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day is beneficial for this vacancy.
This exciting role will enable you to develop extensive skills in clinical areas, leadership & people management within the NHS environment, whilst receiving excellent support for both your personal and professional development. We offer & support both in-house clinical & professional training.
Main duties of the job
Rotations will usually be 6 months duration; rotational areas may vary.To work as part of the Occupational Therapy rotational scheme and contribute to a high standard of Occupational Therapy within the Trust.To assess, treat, provide, and evaluate Occupational Therapy for a designated group of patients within the acute, community or outpatient setting.To hold responsibility for own caseload, as an autonomous practitioner and to manage this using evidence based/ client centred principles.To work as an autonomous practitioner, holding responsibility for your own caseload of patients with social, physical, psychological, behavioural, and cognitive challenges.To provide support, advice, and training to less experienced members of staff and students.To act as a resource within the department and Trust providing information and advice in those conditions indicated.To contribute to a defined area of service working without direct supervision; clinical work will be evaluated in line with Trust and service objectives.To engage in regular clinical/managerial supervision and undertake education and training, to develop oneself and others.To contribute to evidence-based audit and projects to evaluate and improve clinical practice and evaluate user involvement suggesting local service changes where appropriate.To be involved with appropriate clinical networks that may be at a local, regional, or national level.
About us
We are proud to offer our Multi-Professional Preceptorship Programme to all newly registered practitioners. This is a wonderful opportunity to welcome you into new teams and our Trust, providing you with support and guidance as you develop in confidence and competence. The programme lasts for 12 months and includes dedicated time, away from clinical practice to support new graduates' transition from student to autonomous practitioner. You will be assigned a preceptee who will support coach, mentor and guide you through regular meetings, alongside a programme of structured learning.
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Skills & Attributes
* I am organised, prioritise my own workload and take responsibility for delivering results within agreed timescales with changing priorities, pressures and with frequent interruptions.
* I am able to communicate complex information effectively, clearly, and accurately in plain simple language, both verbally and in writing.
* I can use my own initiative, exercise judgment, resolve problems and stay calm under pressure.and diplomacy.
Experience & Knowledge Required
* Evidence of knowledge relevant to role.
* Experience in a wide range of occupational therapy student placements.
* Working knowledge of a broad range of conditions and impact on occupational performance.
* Experience of working in a multidisciplinary health care team
* Good working knowledge of Occupational Therapy process and experience in delivering Occupational therapy including assessment, clinical reasoning, intervention, evaluation, and models of practice
* Awareness of current issues in health care and Standards of Professional Practice.
* Experience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment through placement and/or employment work
* Experience of acute care work, complex discharge planning
* Good working knowledge of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment
* Evidence of clinical and knowledge skills within relevant area
* Experience of training/supporting/supervising others (including students)
* Delivery of relevant audit projects
Education, Qualifications and Training
* Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
* Current HCPC Registration
* Membership of Professional body
* Evidence of a CPD portfolio
* Evidence of postgraduate training within occupational therapy or specialist area
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
* I can flex my approach and adapt to new demands.
* I have the ability to work as an effective member of multidisciplinary team.
* I am committed to development and improvement of myself and the wider team. I welcome the opportunity to implement change and improvements.
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.
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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