Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our well established Band 5 rotation. The successful candidates will join the Band 5 Rotation, which gives the opportunity to gain experience in a number of specialist areas.
The ability to work flexibly, over 7 days is essential. Applications open to Occupational Therapy graduates, final year students or return to practice candidates with or working towards HCPC registration.
Are you a qualified OT who has been out of practice for longer than 2 years and looking to return to working in the Profession? If yes, this is a fantastic opportunity to start your journey to being on the HCPC register with a placement at Doncaster and Bassetlaw teaching Hospital. We support Return to Practice professionals and would welcome your application.
There will be a requirement to work across all sites, DRI, Bassetlaw Hospital and Montagu Hospital Mexborough. The rotations include Acute Medicine and Surgery, Orthopaedics, Acute and Rehabilitation Stroke Services, Paediatrics, Integrated discharge team/A&E and General and Stroke Rehabilitation at Montagu Hospital. We are currently joining our Band 5 Rotation with the RDaSH Trust, in addition to the rotations avibale at DBTH, there will be the opportunity to access their rotations which include Long term conditions (Community Hub), Enhanced Care home team, Stroke outreach, Neurology rehab, Mental health and Inpatient general Rehab.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the organisation and provision of occupational therapy services through participation in a 6 monthly rotation scheme at Band 5 level working across hospital sites in a range of specialist areas.
Providing occupational therapy assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions in a variety of clinical areas using evidence based practice and patient-centred principles.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a range of specialist areas at student placement level
- Experience of working as part of an OT and a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working at Assistant level.
- Experience of working in other health settings
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or working towards completion
- Registered healthcare professional (HCPC) or student due to qualify as a healthcare professional (HCPC)
Desirable
- BAOT Membership
- Portfolio evidence of learning and reflective practice
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues.
- Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals
- Conveys written and electronic information clearly and accurately
- Speaks confidently, conveying clear messages to a wide range of listeners.
- Have commitment to own and others' Professional Development
- Ability to prioritise/manage own caseload with support and demonstrate effective time management.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for own practice
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a range of specialist areas at student placement level
- Experience of working as part of an OT and a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working at Assistant level.
- Experience of working in other health settings
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or working towards completion
- Registered healthcare professional (HCPC) or student due to qualify as a healthcare professional (HCPC)
Desirable
- BAOT Membership
- Portfolio evidence of learning and reflective practice
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues.
- Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals
- Conveys written and electronic information clearly and accurately
- Speaks confidently, conveying clear messages to a wide range of listeners.
- Have commitment to own and others' Professional Development
- Ability to prioritise/manage own caseload with support and demonstrate effective time management.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for own practice
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).