Occupational Therapist - Band 5

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!

So what is in it for you?

Flexible working;Depending on the needs of your role, we will consider requests for flexible and/or part-time working for whatever reason you should need it. We recognise flexible working will not look the same for everyone, because it depends on the nature of the role and the needs of the individual.

Types of flexibility could include:

• Part-time - less than 37.5 hours per week.
• Off-site/remote working - working from home or other sites for part or all the week.
• Compressed hours usually full-time hours but over fewer days or shifts.
• Staggered hours having different start and finish times.
• Set shift patterns to allow for predictability

NHS Pension:A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer fully protected against inflation and guaranteed by the government

Annual Leave:Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change)

Bank working:The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and we will pay you weekly too, ideal if your income needs a quick boost.

In addition, there is more;

Family & Childcare: Including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.

Health & Wellbeingincluding counselling, mental health first aid, physiotherapy, eye tests.

Learning & Developmentincluding Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research

Financial support and benefits including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics. Free on-site parking and free tea and coffee and the ability to save and borrow through your salary.

Rewards & Recognitionincluding staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.

• Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy
• Registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC)
• Evidence of maintained CPD
• 5 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above including English Language and Maths

• Membership of the CSP

• Well rounded experience of a variety of clinical areas as a student
• Experience of working as part of a team/ MDT
• Good theoretical knowledge

• Knowledge of CSP guidelines, Trust policies & procedures
• Excellent verbal, non verbal and written skills
• Ability to work effectively alone & as part of a team
• Ability to organise, delegate and prioritise in a timely and effective manner
• Ability to cope with working in a moderately physical and stressful environment with aggressive and emotional people
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: Patient Centred Safety Compassion Respect and Excellence

ULHT recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare and becoming a model employer. We are committed to transforming our organisational culture by actively committing to implementing the Trust Single Equality Scheme, and other policies, such as the Dignity in Care policy and the Dignity at Work policy. We will continue to promote equality and challenge discrimination in all service provision, recognising and meeting the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We will strive to provide an environment in which people want to work and to be a model employer leading in good employment practice.

We are a People Promise exemplar site, for more information on the NHS People Promise - NHS England Our NHS People Promise

As a responsible employer ULHT would encourage staff wishing to join the Trust to take up the COVID vaccination as this continues to remain the best line of defence against COVID19

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULHT reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.

No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ULHT where applicable. There is no requirement to reimburse ULHT for this cost.

We welcome applications from the UK Armed Forces Community. On the application form please tick Member of the Armed Forces Community if the below applies to you.

You are:

• A Service Leaver
• A Veteran
• A Military Reserve
• A Cadet Force Adult Volunteer
• Partner/Spouse of those Serving NB: partners/spouses are only eligible whilst their partner is serving in the Armed Forces

Applications from applicants who meet the current criteria for Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK (where both the role and candidate are deemed suitable for a Tier 2 visa) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. The UK Visas and Immigration department requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• DipCOT or BSc OT
• Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration.

Desirable

• BAOT Member.

Experience

Essential

• A range of practice education experience

Skills

Essential

• Well developed written and verbal communication skills
• IT skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Teaching Skills

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Enthusiasm for of the profession

Desirable

• Ability to travel in the county.
• Driving License

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Across sites- Lincoln County Hospital or Pilgrim Hospital

Sibsey Road

Boston

PE21 9QS

Employer's website

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