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 asignificant difference tothe 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 employed by the Trust 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.
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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.
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To use a health coaching approach to empower patients to self-manage long-term condition(s) and related symptoms.
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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.
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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.
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 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.
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.
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in specialist occupational therapy 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).
- In-depth understanding of current issues in health care Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Therapy Standards of Professional Practice
Desirable
- Masters level study within relevant area of practice or research and evidence-based practice
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
- Degree or diploma in pre-registration Occupational Therapy
- Post graduate qualification relevant to post or willingness to complete
Desirable
- Vocational rehabilitation training and experience
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in specialist occupational therapy 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).
- In-depth understanding of current issues in health care Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Therapy Standards of Professional Practice
Desirable
- Masters level study within relevant area of practice or research and evidence-based practice
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
- Degree or diploma in pre-registration Occupational Therapy
- Post graduate qualification relevant to post or willingness to complete
Desirable
- Vocational rehabilitation training and experience
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
