Job summary
B5 Occupational Therapy opportunity:We are looking for B5 Occupational Therapists to work in our large Therapy services department, working in acute care, on a variety of wards, as part of our rotational B5 OT workforce. You will have the opportunity to work in over 10 different clinical areas, with rotations lasting 6 months, enabling you to expand your knowledge and develop robust skills in acute care.
This post is part of the wider Therapy services department and therefore you will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 260 wte Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.
We run a 7-day therapy service working on weekends and Bank Holidays, and you will be expected to work these as part of your working hours, on a roster basis.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This rotational Occupational Therapy post is suitable for either an experienced Band 5, wanting to experience a wider variety of acute rotations than most hospitals offer, or a newly qualified Occupational Therapist 2024 graduate looking to transition from student to qualified OT. We have a large cohort of B5 OTs and PTs, so you will have many peers to work with, and be supported by, as well as Preceptorship training for newly qualified staff.
Our B5 rotations are for 6 months each, and initially you will slot into vacancies, being able to request rotations when these are due to change. We currently provide rotations in many different clinical specialities including cancer care, cardiac, surgery, AMU/ED, orthopaedics, neurology, stroke, paediatrics, medicine, and medicine for older people. This means you will develop a broad knowledge base on which to plan the rest of your career, and help you decide what area of OT you may want to specialise in for the future, or you can continue rotating as part of our B6 workforce as another future option.
We are looking for staff with an ability to treat patients with care, compassion, and dignity.
Experience of working in the acute setting and recent NHS, as a student or current B5, is desirable. UHS is one of the largest acute hospitals in the UK and is fast paced and busy, so if you are a dynamic and enthusiastic OT looking for a challenge, we would love to hear from you.
We welcome applications from new OT graduates and are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Please note AI generated application forms may not be considered for shortlisting.
For other therapy career opportunities please email Annette.Purkis@uhs.nhs.uk .
Job description
Job responsibilities
This rotational Occupational Therapy post is suitable for either an experienced Band 5, wanting to experience a wider variety of acute rotations than most hospitals offer, or a newly qualified Occupational Therapist 2024 graduate looking to transition from student to qualified OT. We have a large cohort of B5 OTs and PTs, so you will have many peers to work with, and be supported by, as well as Preceptorship training for newly qualified staff.
Our B5 rotations are for 6 months each, and initially you will slot into vacancies, being able to request rotations when these are due to change. We currently provide rotations in many different clinical specialities including cancer care, cardiac, surgery, AMU/ED, orthopaedics, neurology, stroke, paediatrics, medicine, and medicine for older people. This means you will develop a broad knowledge base on which to plan the rest of your career, and help you decide what area of OT you may want to specialise in for the future, or you can continue rotating as part of our B6 workforce as another future option.
We are looking for staff with an ability to treat patients with care, compassion, and dignity.
Experience of working in the acute setting and recent NHS, as a student or current B5, is desirable. UHS is one of the largest acute hospitals in the UK and is fast paced and busy, so if you are a dynamic and enthusiastic OT looking for a challenge, we would love to hear from you.
We welcome applications from new OT graduates and are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Please note AI generated application forms may not be considered for shortlisting.
For other therapy career opportunities please email Annette.Purkis@uhs.nhs.uk .
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Current or pending HCPC registration
- Work with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology during student placements
- Experience of fitting a range of equipment
- Experience of working with support staff
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Time management
- Prioritisation
- Diplomacy
- Working autonomously
- Interpersonal skills
- Taking the initiative
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Current or pending HCPC registration
- Work with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology during student placements
- Experience of fitting a range of equipment
- Experience of working with support staff
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Time management
- Prioritisation
- Diplomacy
- Working autonomously
- Interpersonal skills
- Taking the initiative
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.
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).
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.
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).
