Job summary
Come and Join our dynamic Medical Therapy Team.
We are looking to appoint a passionate, highly motivated, and proactive Specialist Occupational Therapist to work within our medical team working across the Acute Medical in patient wards.
You will work alongside a team who cover a range of in patient services including but not exclusive to the front door - A&E and Acute medical units, General Medical, Elderly, Respiratory and Oncology wards.
The team undertakes assessment and rehabilitation while an In Patient, planning discharge and follow up where appropriate working alongside our community teams to provide effective intervention and enhance the patient experience.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be supported by a Therapy Team of Occupational therapists, Physiotherapist, assistant practitioners and therapy assistants, alongside a wider multi-disciplinary team, including our Multi Agency Integrated discharge Team.
The department and team offers a wide range of experience. You will be encouraged and supported to develop your clinical, teaching, and leadership skills as well as contribute towards service development and service evaluation. The department has a strong commitment to CPD, a comprehensive IST programme and dedicated time for your ongoing professional development.
We provide a 7 day service and extended weekday hours at the front door which the successful applicant will be expected to contribute towards cover on a rota basis.
About us
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.
WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnership's ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert for more information
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert for more information
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-graduate experience, including recent experience in an NHS setting.
- Previous experience of assessment, treatment and discharge planning across acute to community pathways.
- Some experience of student supervision
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Competent in core areas of Occupational Therapy practise
- Competent IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Specialist knowledge of current evidence based best practice within Urgent and Acute care settings.
- Knowledge of general medical and acute conditions.
Desirable
- Attendance on external post-graduate courses
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy Studies
- HCPC Registered
- Clinical Educators course
Desirable
other requirements
Essential
- To be able to work flexibly as the service required it. This includes 7 day working pattern and extended hours.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-graduate experience, including recent experience in an NHS setting.
- Previous experience of assessment, treatment and discharge planning across acute to community pathways.
- Some experience of student supervision
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Competent in core areas of Occupational Therapy practise
- Competent IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Specialist knowledge of current evidence based best practice within Urgent and Acute care settings.
- Knowledge of general medical and acute conditions.
Desirable
- Attendance on external post-graduate courses
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy Studies
- HCPC Registered
- Clinical Educators course
Desirable
other requirements
Essential
- To be able to work flexibly as the service required it. This includes 7 day working pattern and extended hours.
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).
