Job summary
Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.
Are you a skilled and dedicated Occupational Therapist with a passion for Neurology and Stroke rehabilitation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, eager to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives? If so, an exciting opportunity awaits you at Newham University Hospital within Barts Health NHS Trust.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in their career progression into their first Band 6 role or an established Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Stroke and Neurosciences team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the multidisciplinary team, working with patients who have suffered strokes and neurological conditions. Your expertise will contribute to their rehabilitation journey, helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life.
Main duties of the job
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
To find out more or discuss the role further please e-mail Asif Patel, Team Lead asif.patel5@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
To find out more or discuss the role further please e-mail Asif Patel, Team Lead asif.patel5@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational therapy
- HPC registration
- Fulfils KSF outline for Occupational Therapist (Band 6)
- CRB clearance
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy
- Specialist Section Neurological Practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience in specialist field(s) gained by experience in rotational position and specialist training to post graduate diploma level or equivalent
Desirable
- Supervision Training
- Fieldwork educators training
Knowledge
Essential
- National Clinical Guidelines: Rehabilitation following Acquired Brain Injury
- NICE Guidelines: Neurological Conditions
- National Clinical Guideline for Stroke for the UK and Ireland
- NICE Guidelines: Stroke Rehabilitation in Adults
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Directorate
- Ability communicate effectively, both written and oral
- Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement
Other
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests
- Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
- Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security
- Effectively carries out tasks related to evaluating services
Desirable
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
- Ability to identify how to manage risks and help others manage risks
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational therapy
- HPC registration
- Fulfils KSF outline for Occupational Therapist (Band 6)
- CRB clearance
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy
- Specialist Section Neurological Practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience in specialist field(s) gained by experience in rotational position and specialist training to post graduate diploma level or equivalent
Desirable
- Supervision Training
- Fieldwork educators training
Knowledge
Essential
- National Clinical Guidelines: Rehabilitation following Acquired Brain Injury
- NICE Guidelines: Neurological Conditions
- National Clinical Guideline for Stroke for the UK and Ireland
- NICE Guidelines: Stroke Rehabilitation in Adults
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Directorate
- Ability communicate effectively, both written and oral
- Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement
Other
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests
- Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
- Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security
- Effectively carries out tasks related to evaluating services
Desirable
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
- Ability to identify how to manage risks and help others manage risks
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy
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).
