Job summary
Hull University Teaching Hospitals are seeking to recruit a band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy Rotation across the Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital sites.
The post holders will work alongside multi-disciplinary team colleagues to support the assessment and treatment of patients in a variety of clinical areas on our rotation. Clinical areas are currently as follows (in no particular order and subject to change): Medicine, Respiratory, Trauma Orthopaedics, Major Trauma, Stroke and Neurology, Oncology, No Criteria to Reside Unit. As an Occupational Therapist you will have direct input into the assessment, treatment and reablement of patients who present within acute care with varying degrees of complexity, delivering evidence based interventions to facilitate recovery, promote well-being and optimise independent functioning as far as reasonably possible in all areas of life.
We are seeking people who can adapt to changing environment and work well in a team. You will be expected to be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team and build social networks working in partnership with other agencies to identify and address the immediate need.
Current or pending professional registration (HCPC) is required for this post hence applicants will need to hold (or be awaiting) a Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy. This role is ideal for new Occupational Therapy graduates taking their first step into professional life.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be self motivated and aspirational, be able to assess in an effective and timely manner in a rapid paced environment. Confidence in enabling patients in positive risk taking, personalised care, assessment of capacity, manual handling, functional assessments and knowledge of the SAFER principles will be enhanced and nurtured within this role.
Rotations across clinical areas occur approximately every 6 months to enable post-holders to develop and consolidate clinical skills as appropriate to the area. You will have regular support and supervision to promote and nurture your development, and our organisation has a well-established AHP preceptorship programme which is essential in giving newly qualified Occupational Therapists in their first role a secure professional grounding.
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
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapy Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy (or due to graduate soon)
- HCPC registration or or registration applied for
Desirable
- Accredited wheelchair prescriber
- Completion of recognised student educator course from UK learning institution
- Driver - or has demonstrable ability to transport self independently in the community
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience (through undergraduate placements or post-graduate employment) of applying occupational therapy knowledge and skills in clinical settings
- Knowledge of the key concepts of Occupational Therapy models of practice
- Ability to demonstrate/discuss Occupational Therapy process in UK-based clinical settings
- Ability to analyse, select and apply appropriate assessment and treatments using a range of modalities, using examples of undergraduate placement or employment experience
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- UK-based occupational therapy undergraduate placement or employment experience
- Ability to use reflective practice for personal development
- Contributed to the development of students and staff
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Shows desire and capability to develop in line with competencies associated with the role
- Good communication skills - verbal/written
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- Able to facilitate learning of others.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapy Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy (or due to graduate soon)
- HCPC registration or or registration applied for
Desirable
- Accredited wheelchair prescriber
- Completion of recognised student educator course from UK learning institution
- Driver - or has demonstrable ability to transport self independently in the community
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience (through undergraduate placements or post-graduate employment) of applying occupational therapy knowledge and skills in clinical settings
- Knowledge of the key concepts of Occupational Therapy models of practice
- Ability to demonstrate/discuss Occupational Therapy process in UK-based clinical settings
- Ability to analyse, select and apply appropriate assessment and treatments using a range of modalities, using examples of undergraduate placement or employment experience
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- UK-based occupational therapy undergraduate placement or employment experience
- Ability to use reflective practice for personal development
- Contributed to the development of students and staff
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Shows desire and capability to develop in line with competencies associated with the role
- Good communication skills - verbal/written
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- Able to facilitate learning of others.
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).
