Job summary
Are you an experienced occupational therapist with a passion for empowering people to return and remain in work? Do you want to make a significant difference to the lives of people living with coronary heart disease?
The Cardiac rehab team have been successful in securing NHS England funding for a one-year, fixed term, post for a Band 7 Occupational therapist (OT) within York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to develop, deliver, and embed vocational rehabilitation as part of the cardiac rehabilitation service offer.
Working 3 days a week, primarily based in York, you will have an office and clinic space in our friendly and well-established Cardiac rehab team at Clementhorpe Health Centre. However, there will be a requirement to work and transport yourself across various sites, including home / workplace visits.
Good quality supervision and CPD are essential to the well-being of our staff, and we make this a priority. You will have access to supervision and support from an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy Professional Lead, AHP senior manager and cardiac rehab team leads.
Our Trust has an ongoing commitment to flexible and hybrid working, so may include some working from home where appropriate.
If you are currently an NHS employee and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post
Main duties of the job
- To assess, treat and provide, highly specialist Occupational Therapy (OT) -led 1:1 vocational clinics and groups for patients with highly complex cardiac conditions in the cardiac rehabilitation community setting.
- To complete detailed holistic assessments of individual capacity and workplace requirements. Set SMART goals and create realistic, graded return-to-work plans based on OT task analysis.
- To provide vocational-focused interventions aimed at those already experiencing difficulties at work or getting into paid employment and those wishing to return to work.
- To advise on reasonable adjustments to the workplace, equipment needs and redeployment option; completing a AHP Fit Note where required.
- To work collaboratively with the cardiac rehabilitation MDT to improve the vocational rehabilitation offer to people with coronary heart disease by upskilling providing training, and advice to MDT colleagues.
The ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality where public transport may not be available during the course of a normal working day is required for this vacancy.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or diploma in pre-registration Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
- Evidence of relevant CPD activities
- Post graduate qualification relevant to post or willingness to complete
- Evidence of significant post graduate training within specialist area
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in specialist role, including the management of a range of specialist conditions, with substantial evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision
- Evidence of ability to lead and act as an authority on the management of complex clinical presentations in specialist area (Cardiac rehab/cardiology)
- Significant experience of delivering clinical treatment within specialist area (Cardiac rehab/cardiology)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or diploma in pre-registration Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
- Evidence of relevant CPD activities
- Post graduate qualification relevant to post or willingness to complete
- Evidence of significant post graduate training within specialist area
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in specialist role, including the management of a range of specialist conditions, with substantial evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision
- Evidence of ability to lead and act as an authority on the management of complex clinical presentations in specialist area (Cardiac rehab/cardiology)
- Significant experience of delivering clinical treatment within specialist area (Cardiac rehab/cardiology)
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).
