Rotational Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To work in line with the occupational therapy service core purpose.

2. To comply with clinical minimum standards and criteria set within the occupational therapy service.

3. To work only within the area of competence agreed in liaison with the respective supervisor and to seek training, help and/or guidance on all other occasions.

4. To maintain and update personal knowledge, taking responsibility for evidencing continuing personal development (CPD) as required by the Health Care professions Council (HCPC).

5. All staff working under the title of "occupational therapist" must maintain registration as a member of the HCPC and subscribe to membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists.

6. To demonstrate professional behaviour at all times in accordance with the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (2005) and the College of Occupational Therapists series "Professional Standards for Occupational Therapy Practice" (2003).

7. To comply with both legal requirements and the occupational therapy guidelines on documentation and confidentiality.

8. To comply with all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.

9. To comply with all occupational therapy service procedures, guidelines and protocols.

10. To participate actively in the Personal Development Review (PDR) process, whether as an appraiser or an appraisee using the Trusts PDR documentation.

11. Support the training of occupational therapy students on practice placement as agreed with the named practice placement educator for a named student.

12. To maintain appropriate statistical returns as required.

13. To maintain a high standard of housekeeping within the occupational therapy service, the main departments and satellite areas.

14. To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Dip COT or BSc (Hons) OT
• Current state registration

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates relevant experience and transferable skills (relevant to area of work).
• Demonstrates reflection on previous practice and learning outcomes.
• Experience of working with people from a wide range of backgrounds (e.g. patients, carers, other professionals).
• Experience in following procedures, policies and guidelines (e.g. documentation).

Comm'n and relationship skills

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively, clearly and appropriately
• Demonstrates an understanding and respect for the individual

Analytical & judgement skills

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of the Occupational Therapy process
• Demonstrates competencies in OT core skills
• Problem solving skills

Planning & Organisation skills

Essential

• Demonstrates self management skills (time management/prioritising)
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt

Physical Skills

Essential

• Sound back care and handling skills
• Experience of using Information Technology

Other requirements

Essential

• Demonstrates a commitment to Lifelong learning
• Enthusiastic
• Commitment to support the Trust's values

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Across both sites

Derby Road / Huckanll Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)