Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapy
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 230-36772185-CSS-AA
- Employer
- George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
- Town
- Nuneaton
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/11/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 10/12/2024
Employer heading
Rotational Occupational Therapist
Band 5
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.
The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot.
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Job overview
**Please note: Final year students awaiting results and registration may apply**
Job Title: Rotational Occupational Therapist
Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week (weekend and flexible working may be required dependent on clinical rotation)
Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent
Salary: £29,970 - £32,324 per annum
Closing Date: 30th November (subject to change if application numbers are high)
Interview Date: 10th December (subject to change)
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Therapy Team at George Eliot Hospital as part of the Occupational Therapy Rotation which includes the following clinical areas
- Medicine, general , gastro and cardiac
- stroke rehab
- Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Neuro Outpatients
- Hands
- REACT ( Front Door emergency care)
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
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Main duties of the job
As part of the Occupational Therapy rotation and in keeping with HCPC and RCOT guidelines you will act as an autonomous practitioner in the clinical area of speciality.
You will be supported by a clinical mentor to:
- Deliver high standard evidence based care whilst working autonomously and as part of an MDT
- Perform Therapy assessments of patients, providing a diagnosis to develop and deliver an individualised treatment program
- Hold responsibility for your own caseload, working under supervision
- You will be responsible for keeping your knowledge updated and be prepared to undertake further professional training and will receive support to do so.
- A flexible approach to day to day tasks is essential, in order to meet the demands of the service especially as some of our services work over 7 days per week. Applicants will be expected to travel when necessary to participate in providing community services as well as undertaking Home Assessments of patients.
- Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do. We look for people who are willing to go the extra mile, not because they are asked to, but because they are committed to being part of a healthcare team that delivers an excellent caring service to our patients
Working for our organisation
Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘excel at patient care’ takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will interpret referrals, manage their own caseload, and create individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs. You will be responsible for conducting regular assessments and delivering appropriate interventions using a range of therapeutic techniques, ensuring all methods align with the Service’s goals and are properly documented in patient records.
Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate documentation, participating in multidisciplinary care planning, and collaborating closely with other healthcare professionals. In addition, you will contribute to peer and individual performance reviews, engage in self-development, and support the professional growth of Therapy Assistants and students. You will also uphold the highest standards of patient care and confidentiality in line with Trust and departmental policies, including the British Association of Occupational Therapists’ Code of Conduct.
The role demands effective communication skills to interact sensitively with clients, their families, and other professionals, especially when dealing with high-stress situations or distressing circumstances. The ideal candidate will be resilient, able to manage physically demanding tasks, and skilled in helping patients adjust to life-impacting conditions.
You may be asked to undertake additional responsibilities as the position evolves, ensuring service users receive optimal care and a positive experience with our therapy services.
If you are an empathetic, organized, and motivated therapist committed to professional excellence and collaborative patient care, we encourage you to apply.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Person specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Varied clinical placements/rotations as a student
- Evidence of previous employment/voluntary work
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential criteria
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy (or in final year)
- Registration with HCPC (Eligible to apply)
- GCSE level ‘C’/Functional Skills level 2 English and Maths
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Able to prioritise
- Well organised
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services
- Excellent written and oral communications
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Able to deal with distressing situations and working conditions in a sensitive and sensible manner
Desirable criteria
- Driving license
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to commit to flexible working and weekend working
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lewis Brady
- Job title
- Deputy Therapy Services Lead GEH
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07468700961
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