Job summary
We are a leading NHS Foundation Hospital Trust at the forefront of delivering high quality acute services at a local, regional and national level.
We are seeking to appoint proactive Band 5 Therapists to join our current dynamic and motivated group of Occupational Therapists on the rotational scheme.
You will be based within a specialist team at one of our locations within the Trust providing Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for patients within the defined specialist clinical area, gaining experience of working in a variety of settings and working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team.
The variety of specialities included on the Band 5 rotation include Medicine (Including Older People's Medicine) Surgery (Vascular, Plastics and General Surgery), Orthopaedics (Trauma and Elective), Major Trauma Rehabilitation, Loan Equipment, Paediatrics, Neurosciences and Stroke.
Each rotation is 6 months in length.
Permanent and temporary posts available.
- Interview Date Thursday 13 February 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
To identify appropriate patients and carry out OT assessments and interventions to promote independence and facilitate discharge from hospital
To be responsible for your own caseload
To work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest quality, holistic, patient centred care
To provide support to student practitioners and support staff
To actively participate in learning opportunities within the department
You will receive a structured induction and will complete a departmental and trust preceptorship programme. You will receive regular supervision supporting both your clinical and professional development. You will also be able to utilise peer support from the Band 5 support group
Applicants will be encouraged to participate in internal and external learning CPD opportunities
Applicants need to be state registered and should have an excellent knowledge of occupational therapy core skills, well developed communication skills and be able to work as part of a team
Experience of working with a wide range of physical conditions in an acute physical, fast paced environment is desirable
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in the Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotational scheme which involves working across the Trust in a range of clinical settings for 6 month periods.
- Band 5 rotational posts are designed to consolidate and build on graduate skills and academic knowledge, giving the newly qualified occupational therapist a broad practical experience of a range of patients and conditions and areas of work.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in the Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotational scheme which involves working across the Trust in a range of clinical settings for 6 month periods.
- Band 5 rotational posts are designed to consolidate and build on graduate skills and academic knowledge, giving the newly qualified occupational therapist a broad practical experience of a range of patients and conditions and areas of work.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, 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.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Basic knowledge of medical conditions and their effect on occupational performance
- Sound knowledge of OT process within acute setting
- Basic knowledge of the broad context of health and social care policy, risk assessment and management
- Basic understanding, that will be developed following a period of in-house induction, of eligibility criteria and procedures/policies relevant to disability equipment, minor housing adaptations
- Basic understanding, that will be developed following a period of in-house induction, of moving and handling legislation and knowledge of current moving and handling best practice and associated equipment
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application into practice
- Basic knowledge of clinical governance
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
- Knowledge of team dynamics and team building
SKILLS
Essential
- Organisation, time management, problem solving and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to personal and service development
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Desirable
- IT skills
- Presentation skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Application of OT process within 'physical' setting at undergraduate level
- Use of functional assessment and activity analysis
Desirable
- Previous experience on a Band 5 rotational scheme
- Experience of working with patients with physical disability e.g. stroke, reduced mobility
QUALIFICATION
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in OT
- State registered with Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Basic knowledge of medical conditions and their effect on occupational performance
- Sound knowledge of OT process within acute setting
- Basic knowledge of the broad context of health and social care policy, risk assessment and management
- Basic understanding, that will be developed following a period of in-house induction, of eligibility criteria and procedures/policies relevant to disability equipment, minor housing adaptations
- Basic understanding, that will be developed following a period of in-house induction, of moving and handling legislation and knowledge of current moving and handling best practice and associated equipment
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application into practice
- Basic knowledge of clinical governance
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
- Knowledge of team dynamics and team building
SKILLS
Essential
- Organisation, time management, problem solving and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to personal and service development
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Desirable
- IT skills
- Presentation skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Application of OT process within 'physical' setting at undergraduate level
- Use of functional assessment and activity analysis
Desirable
- Previous experience on a Band 5 rotational scheme
- Experience of working with patients with physical disability e.g. stroke, reduced mobility
QUALIFICATION
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in OT
- State registered with Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists
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).
