Job summary
Are you an newly registered Occupational Therapist seeking your first role or an existing Band 5 Occupational Therapist looking for new experience?
At NELFT, we have the perfect opportunity for you.
Band 5 Occupational Therapist Mixed Rotation
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our mixed rotation. North East London is a great place to live and work - thriving communities with an abundance of amenities and good transport links. You can find out more about the area and the services that we provide to local residents on our careers website - www.careers.nelft.nhs.uk.
The Mixed Rotation includes inpatient and community posts within Physical Health and Mental Health Services.
Currently included in the rotation:
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (Physical Health)
- Community Rehabilitation Service (Physical Health)
- Acute Adult Mental Health Service (Mental Health)
- Adult Early intervention in Psychosis (Mental Health)
- Mental Health Wellbeing Team (Mental Health)
- Frailty Mental Health Ward (Mental Health)
Main duties of the job
Occupational Therapists work as integrated members of multi-disciplinary teams contributing their unique professional skills, supporting service users to increase their independence and achieve their personal goals. All occupational therapists receive professional supervision from a Senior O.T.
The Band 5 Occupational Therapy (OT) Rotation provides you with the opportunity to work across a number of specialities, developing a range of skills in posts within mental health and physical health.
Our multidisciplinary preceptorship programme supports new graduates to transition from student to professional. You will get a shared learning experience with other AHPs and Nursing staff to support and guide you in the early stage of your career.
About us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High-Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941) pro rata for part time staff.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- OT Degree or Equivalent
- Eligible for HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Evidence of post-registration Training /qualification and continued CPD
Experience
Essential
- Completed NHS placements
- Working with clients and families
- OT process
Desirable
- Relevant work experience in Health or Social Care - eg rehab assistant / support worker
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of OT assessments and interventions - able to apply this knowledge in a broad range of settings.
Desirable
- Understanding of and application of Evidenced Based Practice
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills with clients, carers and staff
- Work as part of MDT
Desirable
- Proven report writing skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- OT Degree or Equivalent
- Eligible for HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Evidence of post-registration Training /qualification and continued CPD
Experience
Essential
- Completed NHS placements
- Working with clients and families
- OT process
Desirable
- Relevant work experience in Health or Social Care - eg rehab assistant / support worker
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of OT assessments and interventions - able to apply this knowledge in a broad range of settings.
Desirable
- Understanding of and application of Evidenced Based Practice
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills with clients, carers and staff
- Work as part of MDT
Desirable
- Proven report writing skills
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).
