An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Selby Community Therapy Team, for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our team.
We are a dynamic, patient-focused rehabilitation service, supporting people in their own homes. The service runs 5 days a week, 8am-4pm.
You will be responsible for providing both holistic assessments, as well as specialist occupational therapy treatment and management of patients, providing rehabilitation to patients in their own homes as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team of physios and Generic Therapy Assistants.
The team works closely with all partners, including hospital wards, GP's, A& E, Social Services, and the voluntary sector, supporting hospital discharges and preventing unnecessary admissions.
You will have the opportunity to undertake a wide variety of tasks. You must have excellent communication and organisational skills, work flexibly and be a strong team player. You will be expected to provide support to students and junior members of staff.
If you are both motivated and flexible, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, then we would like to hear from you.
You are required to have access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence (role will involve travel to numerous addresses that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means).
Main duties of the job
To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with diverse or complex/multi pathology presentations. Specialist functional assessment of cognitive, perceptual, sensory and motor skills, which may include the use of standardised testing. Use advanced clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques, to provide an accurate treatment plan and to evaluate any intervention.
To formulate and deliver a specialist, individual, goal-orientated treatment programme based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using assessment, clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment.
To ensure a holistic approach to the overall care and rehabilitation of patients within the intermediate care and fast response service.
To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload, to meet service and patient priorities. Readjusting plans as situations change/arise. Delegate duties to other members of staff as appropriate.
To identify work-related risk to staff and patients and inform Senior staff as necessary.
About us
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. 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.
Person Specification
Education
Essential HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist.
Desirable Evidence of recognised post-graduate training within specialist area.
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential Evidence of a minimum 2 years experience in a relevant junior role, including the management of a range of conditions, with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision.
Desirable Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within the specialist clinical area.
Skills and Attributes
Essential Ability to work as an effective member of multidisciplinary team. Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner. Ability to organise and prioritise.
Desirable Ability to use different communication methods and styles, relevant to specialty.
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential Flexible & adaptable.
Employer details
Employer name York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Selby War Memorial Hospital Doncaster Road Selby YO8 9BX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
419-6770968-OT-FH #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are a dynamic, patient-focused rehabilitation service, supporting people in their own homes. The service runs 5 days a week, 8am-4pm.
You will be responsible for providing both holistic assessments, as well as specialist occupational therapy treatment and management of patients, providing rehabilitation to patients in their own homes as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team of physios and Generic Therapy Assistants.
The team works closely with all partners, including hospital wards, GP's, A& E, Social Services, and the voluntary sector, supporting hospital discharges and preventing unnecessary admissions.
You will have the opportunity to undertake a wide variety of tasks. You must have excellent communication and organisational skills, work flexibly and be a strong team player. You will be expected to provide support to students and junior members of staff.
If you are both motivated and flexible, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, then we would like to hear from you.
You are required to have access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence (role will involve travel to numerous addresses that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means).
Main duties of the job
To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with diverse or complex/multi pathology presentations. Specialist functional assessment of cognitive, perceptual, sensory and motor skills, which may include the use of standardised testing. Use advanced clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques, to provide an accurate treatment plan and to evaluate any intervention.
To formulate and deliver a specialist, individual, goal-orientated treatment programme based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using assessment, clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment.
To ensure a holistic approach to the overall care and rehabilitation of patients within the intermediate care and fast response service.
To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload, to meet service and patient priorities. Readjusting plans as situations change/arise. Delegate duties to other members of staff as appropriate.
To identify work-related risk to staff and patients and inform Senior staff as necessary.
About us
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. 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.
Person Specification
Education
Essential HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist.
Desirable Evidence of recognised post-graduate training within specialist area.
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential Evidence of a minimum 2 years experience in a relevant junior role, including the management of a range of conditions, with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision.
Desirable Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within the specialist clinical area.
Skills and Attributes
Essential Ability to work as an effective member of multidisciplinary team. Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner. Ability to organise and prioritise.
Desirable Ability to use different communication methods and styles, relevant to specialty.
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential Flexible & adaptable.
Employer details
Employer name York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Selby War Memorial Hospital Doncaster Road Selby YO8 9BX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
419-6770968-OT-FH #J-18808-Ljbffr
