Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Surgical Occupational Therapy Team at York Hospital. There will be some requirements to travel to Scarborough and other Trust sites as needed.
This role suits those with experience in Surgery, Critical Care or post-operative rehabilitation, or those wishing to develop in these areas. Applications from Band 6 OTs keen to begin clinical leadership via a supportive development programme are welcome.The surgical Occupational Therapists deliver inpatient services to a range of specialities, including step-down from critical care, general surgery, urology, head and neck and vascular, (including lower limb amputees).The department supports the development of junior Occupational Therapists, therapy assistants and OT students.You will contribute to in-service education and training for other health care professionals, focusing on functional assessment, rehabilitation, and discharge planning. You will join the therapy surgical team--Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and therapy assistants--and be a core member of the wider MDT across the surgery care group.There is a supportive senior leadership team, including clinical leads, a team manager, AHP Senior Manager, Occupational Therapy Professional Lead and Associate Chief AHP.
Contact us to find out more about this exciting opportunity
Main duties of the job
As a clinical lead, you will work closely with occupational therapists and multi-professional colleagues across the Trust to ensure the delivery of high-quality occupational therapy interventions for all patients within the service. You will also have the opportunity to influence service development, working effectively in smaller teams to lead improvement and innovation across different patient pathways. Excellent team working and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work autonomously to assess and manage a caseload of complex patients. There will be opportunities to engage in research, audit and lead on service improvement. You will also be expected to support the learning and development of other occupational therapists and multi-professional colleagues through training, supervision and reflective practice.
You need to be resilient and able to manage and prioritise your caseload whilst supporting the work and development of the team, managing conflicting demands through your prioritisation, organisation and communication skills, and proposing solutions to complex challenges.
About us
Trust Information Pack:https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
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 and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in specialist role, including the management of a range of complex conditions, with substantial evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision
- Highly developed specialist clinical skills within relevant area
- Leadership of relevant audit and service improvement work
Desirable
- Experience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment.
- Experienced in the identification and use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment
- Significant experience of training/supporting others, (including students), within specialist clinical area
- Evidence of having undertaken research
Qualifications and training
Essential
- HCPC registered occupational therapist
- Evidence of relevant specialist CPD activities
- Evidence of significant highly specialist post graduate training within designated area
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Masters Qualification (Level 7) relevant to specialist area of practice (may include research and evidence-based practice)
- Leadership qualification
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in specialist role, including the management of a range of complex conditions, with substantial evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision
- Highly developed specialist clinical skills within relevant area
- Leadership of relevant audit and service improvement work
Desirable
- Experience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment.
- Experienced in the identification and use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment
- Significant experience of training/supporting others, (including students), within specialist clinical area
- Evidence of having undertaken research
Qualifications and training
Essential
- HCPC registered occupational therapist
- Evidence of relevant specialist CPD activities
- Evidence of significant highly specialist post graduate training within designated area
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Masters Qualification (Level 7) relevant to specialist area of practice (may include research and evidence-based practice)
- Leadership qualification
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).
