Job summary
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Occupational Therapist to become a key part of our dynamic multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-quality rheumatology occupational therapy service, while also collaborating closely with our expert hand therapists in Hands and Plastics.
The role offers valuable experience within our Rheumatology and Hand Therapy Service and is ideal for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist who has completed their core rotations and is ready to take the next step into a senior role. If you have a strong interest in rheumatology and hand therapy, and are eager to grow your clinical expertise in a supportive environment--this could be your next career move.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood ofobtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website
Main duties of the job
You will perform specialist therapy assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex needs, to provide diagnosis, develop, and deliver individualised treatment programme
You will have a good knowledge of anatomy, physiology and awareness of long term health condition
You will be actively involved in the implementation of specific changes to practice and protocol
You will have strong communication skills both written and verbal .
You will support the organisational objectives around prioritising patient centred care and optimising quality care and patient experience; as well as supporting patient flow through the organization
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description specification for further details which are attached.
Current professional registration (HCPC) is required for this post
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description specification for further details which are attached.
Current professional registration (HCPC) is required for this post
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Accredited student educator from UK-based higher education institution
Skills and Ability
Essential
- oEvidence of ability to demonstrate carrying a complex OT caseload in clinical settings
- oAbility to evidence competencies in clinical practice - for example (but not limited to) - moving and handling, cognitive assessment, hand/upper limb assessment etc
Desirable
- Member of relevant RCOT special interest group or equivalent ce valid for UK use.
Knowledge , Training and Experience
Essential
- 12 months experience working as a qualified OT in the UK
- Demonstrable evidence of relevant clinical experience at band 5/band 6 level in the UK
Desirable
- Evidence of supporting junior staff/students as part of current /recent role NHS Experience in specialist area
- Acute healthcare NHS experience
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Accredited student educator from UK-based higher education institution
Skills and Ability
Essential
- oEvidence of ability to demonstrate carrying a complex OT caseload in clinical settings
- oAbility to evidence competencies in clinical practice - for example (but not limited to) - moving and handling, cognitive assessment, hand/upper limb assessment etc
Desirable
- Member of relevant RCOT special interest group or equivalent ce valid for UK use.
Knowledge , Training and Experience
Essential
- 12 months experience working as a qualified OT in the UK
- Demonstrable evidence of relevant clinical experience at band 5/band 6 level in the UK
Desirable
- Evidence of supporting junior staff/students as part of current /recent role NHS Experience in specialist area
- Acute healthcare NHS experience
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).
