Occupational Therapist Band 5 Rotational - Ridge Hill

Job description

Job summary

(Full-time 37.5 hours per week)

Are you looking for a brilliant place to work?Come and join our dynamic and friendlyTherapyteamwherewe'repassionate about delivering the best patient care, your contribution isvalued, and your personal growth is a priority.

We'relooking for arotationalOccupational Therapisttodeliver quality care across ourSurgery/ICU,Medical, Urgent Care, T&O and Stroke Teams.

Your day mayinclude:

• Triage,assessmentandtreatment ofpatientswith a wide range of medical/surgicalconditions

• Delivering rehabilitationin various settings including our newcommunity-basedStroke Rehabilitation Unit

• Assessingforand ordering equipment

• Planning and implementing plansincluding home access visits to support discharge

• Documenting care and communicating with the Therapyand widerteams,patientsand their families

• Supervision ofsupportstaff and students

It is expected that the post holder will contribute to seven-day services.

Are you ready to make a difference?We'dlove to hear fromyou!

Main duties of the job

This is a qualified post and provides an opportunity for the Therapist to consolidate core skills and competencies.

The key function of this role is mainly clinical and concentrates on the assessment of patients referred to the service.

The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner and will have the support of a senior therapist, and be part of the planning and implementation of therapy intervention in partnership with patients under their care.

These posts are rotational to ensure a rounded learning opportunity.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust recognises the values and transferable skills that the Armed Forces community bring and recognise their compatibility with NHS roles.

We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• If a student, must be in final 6 months of course
• Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) registration

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge across the range of Occupational Therapy practices in the physical field
• Relevant undergraduate experience in acute setting at student level or sound knowledge base and ability to adapt

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, relatives and patients

Interests & Motivation to the Job

Essential

• Basic knowledge of principles and practice of Clinical governance and its application to OT

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Able to work as an autonomous practitioner in a defined clinical area
• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, at all levels

Person Specification
Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• If a student, must be in final 6 months of course
• Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) registration

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge across the range of Occupational Therapy practices in the physical field
• Relevant undergraduate experience in acute setting at student level or sound knowledge base and ability to adapt

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, relatives and patients

Interests & Motivation to the Job

Essential

• Basic knowledge of principles and practice of Clinical governance and its application to OT

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Able to work as an autonomous practitioner in a defined clinical area
• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, at all levels

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Busheyfields Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

United Kingdom

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