Job summary
The post will be based on the Occupational Therapy Post Grad Development Scheme, which is run in partnership between Bradford District Care Foundation Trust and Airedale NHS Foundation Trust.
The band 5 development scheme is managed as a partnership between Bradford District Care Trust and Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. It provides opportunities to work in a variety of physical and mental health teams, as well as a specialist learning disability team in the Bradford and Airedale localities. The post holder will be responsible for negotiating their secondments with the scheme co coordinators in order to develop their own career pathway.
Closing Date: 15th June 2025Shortlisting Date: W/C 16th June 2025In Person Assessment Centre Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for occupational therapists to gain a broad range of experience across mental and physical health, acute and community and with people of all ages.
Occupational Therapists on the scheme rotate through 16 different placements with BDCFT and Airedale Foundation NHS Trust.
These include in Mental Health: Acute in-patients, Low Secure Services, CAMHS , Adult and Older Peoples CMHTs and Learning Disabilities and in Physical Health: Acute Medical and Surgery, Collaborative Care Team, Community Rehabilitation, Cardio-Respiratory, Stroke/Neuro and Child Development Services.
In each area of practice the job purpose is to manage a case load with the support and supervision of a senior occupational therapist:
- Utilising the evidence base and specialist occupational knowledge and skills
- Prioritising own workload and managing time effectively
- Contributing to team and service developments
- Being involved in supporting students and assistants with their development and learning
- Adopting working hours in accordance with the team requirements
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UKApplicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UKApplicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in occupational therapy
- State registered with the Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Other clinical qualifications with relevance to the job
Experience
Essential
- Undergraduate practice placements in a variety of settings
Desirable
- Any other experience with relevance to the job
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in occupational therapy
- State registered with the Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Other clinical qualifications with relevance to the job
Experience
Essential
- Undergraduate practice placements in a variety of settings
Desirable
- Any other experience with relevance to the job
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).
