Allied Health Professions Return to Practice

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Welcome to return to practice for Allied Health Professionals at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Thinking of returning to your allied health profession? Your skills and experience are needed more than ever before, and there has never been a better time to return to your profession-- it is easier than you might think. At Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust we are happy to support your return to practice. We offer periods of adaptation, support and mentoring to help you develop the skills and competencies you need to get on the HCPC register.

We are keen to hear from the following professionals:

Dietitians
Occupational Therapists
Physiotherapists
Operating Department Practitioners
Diagnostic Radiographers
Paramedics
Orthoptists
Speech and Language Therapists

To register your interest in returning to practice - please complete and return the attached application form, found in the supporting documents and email it to emilyorme@nhs.net. You do not need to submit an application via trac.

PLEASE NOTE AT THIS TIME WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR RTP CANDIDATES. We shall only be able to progress with your interest if you are able to provide your own evidence of right to work in the UK. To support AHP's in our local community, we offer opportunities to RTP AHP's who live in and around South West London. If you live further afield, please seek support from your local Trusts or organisations.

Main duties of the job

PLEASE DO NOT RE-APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED IN THE PAST.

We are offering supervised clinical practice as part of a structured Return to Practice programme, while working within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care.

This is specifically for qualified AHPs looking to regain their HCPC registration or for overseas candidates wishing to complete their period of adaptation to gain their HCPC registration. At the moment we are unable to offer work experience or periods of adaptation for AHP's with their HCPC registration. We offer the following flexible part-time or full-time roles:

Voluntary honorary contracts - a more flexible working pattern is possible to fit around other life commitments. Your clinical work will focus on updating knowledge and skills required for gaining your HCPC registration.

On receiving your enquiry, we will contact you to either signpost you to other resources or to arrange an informal meeting to discuss your requirements.

If you are suitable and meet the criteria to undertake a period of adaptation,we will approach teams within Kingstonand Richmond NHS Trust or across South West Londonbased on your previous experience. The RTP period is to support your previous knowledge and experience. You will not be supported to re-train or undertake experience in an area that is new to you.

About us

Compassionate - We treat everyone with kindness, understanding and empathy

Inclusive - We are respectful, fair and open, valuing everyone's unique contribution

Collaborative - We work together across our teams and with our partners and are helpful, positive and supportive

Inspiring - We strive for the best for patients, communities, staff and partners and are always learning and improving

Date posted

07 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience Unpaid Honorary Contract

Contract

Voluntary

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

396-RTP-AHP-P

Job locations

Kingston Hospital

Kingston

KT2 7QB

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer

Support throughout the programme and during recruitment process
Supervised clinical practice
Regular formal and informal supervision with registered professionals on the relevant register
Support and identification of learning opportunities to meet placement objectives
Professional development opportunities across the Trust
Friendly and supportive teams
Support navigating application forms and building of evidence to support your application
The opportunity to apply for vacant registered roles within the Trust on achievement of your HCPC registration or across South West London

What we need from you:

Register with Health Education England (HEE) Return to Practice Programme where you can access financial, academic, and pastoral support
Complete contracted hours/days
Self-direct and take initiative setting objectives and be proactive in working towards them
Promote HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics and Trust values throughout your placement

For UK trained AHP's The HCPC state the following minimum requirements to update clinical skills dependent on length of time away from practice:

2-5 years out of clinical practice 30 days of updating your skills and knowledge
5 years or over out of your profession 60 days of updating your skills and knowledge.

For overseas applicants the HCPC will specify the adaptation period required. If you already have your HCPC registration you are not suitable for this role.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU REFER TO THE PERSON SPECIFICATION WHEN COMPLETING THE SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer

Support throughout the programme and during recruitment process
Supervised clinical practice
Regular formal and informal supervision with registered professionals on the relevant register
Support and identification of learning opportunities to meet placement objectives
Professional development opportunities across the Trust
Friendly and supportive teams
Support navigating application forms and building of evidence to support your application
The opportunity to apply for vacant registered roles within the Trust on achievement of your HCPC registration or across South West London

What we need from you:

Register with Health Education England (HEE) Return to Practice Programme where you can access financial, academic, and pastoral support
Complete contracted hours/days
Self-direct and take initiative setting objectives and be proactive in working towards them
Promote HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics and Trust values throughout your placement

For UK trained AHP's The HCPC state the following minimum requirements to update clinical skills dependent on length of time away from practice:

2-5 years out of clinical practice 30 days of updating your skills and knowledge
5 years or over out of your profession 60 days of updating your skills and knowledge.

For overseas applicants the HCPC will specify the adaptation period required. If you already have your HCPC registration you are not suitable for this role.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU REFER TO THE PERSON SPECIFICATION WHEN COMPLETING THE SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised Allied Health Professional (AHP) qualification
If overseas trained, have applied to HCPC and have recommendations of period of adaptation

Experience

Essential

Clinical experience providing direct patient care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised Allied Health Professional (AHP) qualification
If overseas trained, have applied to HCPC and have recommendations of period of adaptation

Experience

Essential

Clinical experience providing direct patient care

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.