Oxford Health NHS Trust

Rotational Occupational Therapist - Countywide

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Job summary

Are you a recently qualified OT looking to develop your skills and experience across a wide range of physical and mental health settings?

We are looking for OTs to join our established and sought after Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotation.

This role will require you to travel countywide across the Trusts sites on a regular basis You must therefore be comfortable with driving for work purposes and able to travel freely within the hours of the role. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job

Our rotation offers a unique opportunity to work in a mix of clinical areas across physical health, mental health and various specialist services. The rotation currently includes:

Adult Mental Health (inpatient)

Adult Learning Disability (community)

Forensic Mental Health (inpatient)

Stroke Rehabilitation (inpatient)

Older Adult Mental Health (inpatient)

Older Adult Mental Health (community)

Community Therapy Service (community)

Community Hospital rehabilitation (inpatient)

The rotation is focused in and around the city of Oxford, with some rotations based in the community hospitals around the county. Each rotation is for a period of 8 months.

In each rotation you will work within a team to assess, plan, treat and review patients with a range of physical and mental health conditions. Different settings use different clinical models or frameworks suitable for their area, which you will be supported to develop your understanding of. You will also be supported to work through specific competencies to evidence your developing skills in each specialism.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

  • Excellent opportunities for career progression
  • Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
  • NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Lease car scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

27 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-NQCH6601617-D

Job locations

Countywide - around Oxford city and community hospitals in Oxfordshire

Countywide Oxfordshire

OX3 7JH


Job description

Job responsibilities

In all the B5 posts you will be supported by senior Occupational Therapy colleagues and a wider multi-disciplinary team. If this is your first qualified post, you will be supported to complete your preceptorship as part of our Flyer Programme. We also have our recently launched career framework to support all qualified OTs to review and evidence their continuing development, and support them to look at a variety of areas for their development.

We ask all B5 OTs to join our B5 OT Development Group. This is a monthly CPD education and peer support programme. These sessions aim to consolidate OT identity in a variety of clinical settings and support the application of theory into practice.

We are really proud of the range of clinical areas covered by our rotation, and the breadth of experience this will give our rotational OTs. We hope that this rotation, along with our B5 Development Group and our award-winning preceptorship programme (The Flyer Programme) gives recently qualified OTs a great start to their career.

We want you to have a great experience, working with us to support your development into the next generation of leaders and expert clinicians. We are committed to developing a strong occupational therapy workforce and supporting your career progression, whether it be through quality improvement and research, clinical specialism, education or management and leadership.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In all the B5 posts you will be supported by senior Occupational Therapy colleagues and a wider multi-disciplinary team. If this is your first qualified post, you will be supported to complete your preceptorship as part of our Flyer Programme. We also have our recently launched career framework to support all qualified OTs to review and evidence their continuing development, and support them to look at a variety of areas for their development.

We ask all B5 OTs to join our B5 OT Development Group. This is a monthly CPD education and peer support programme. These sessions aim to consolidate OT identity in a variety of clinical settings and support the application of theory into practice.

We are really proud of the range of clinical areas covered by our rotation, and the breadth of experience this will give our rotational OTs. We hope that this rotation, along with our B5 Development Group and our award-winning preceptorship programme (The Flyer Programme) gives recently qualified OTs a great start to their career.

We want you to have a great experience, working with us to support your development into the next generation of leaders and expert clinicians. We are committed to developing a strong occupational therapy workforce and supporting your career progression, whether it be through quality improvement and research, clinical specialism, education or management and leadership.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Mentions learning from a range of placements
  • Demonstration of MDT working

Skills

Essential

  • Good command of written English
  • Demonstrates diverse skillset as required for rotation

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC registered or working towards
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Mentions learning from a range of placements
  • Demonstration of MDT working

Skills

Essential

  • Good command of written English
  • Demonstrates diverse skillset as required for rotation

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC registered or working towards

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.

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.

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Countywide - around Oxford city and community hospitals in Oxfordshire

Countywide Oxfordshire

OX3 7JH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Countywide - around Oxford city and community hospitals in Oxfordshire

Countywide Oxfordshire

OX3 7JH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Occupational Therapy Practice Development Lead

Rachael Stamp

rachael.stamp@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07442690103

Details

Date posted

27 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-NQCH6601617-D

Job locations

Countywide - around Oxford city and community hospitals in Oxfordshire

Countywide Oxfordshire

OX3 7JH


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