We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Adult Therapies team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.
This role is a Hospital and Community-based role; you will join a team of five Band 6 OT's on a nine month rotation between the Hospital and Adult Community teams, although there is an opportunity to apply to remain in the Community on an ongoing basis.
Hospital wards include A&E, Surgical Wards, and Stroke Rehab Ward.
The Service strives to:
Prevent emergency hospital admissions and readmissions, admission to long-term care, and to enable early discharge from hospital. Work in partnership with users and carers, the voluntary sector, other agencies, and other sections and groups to achieve the best possible service. Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale. The current Band 6 salary range is £46,152 to £62,310 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH. Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave. This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people within the wider community. Providing excellent care, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard. Person requirements:
Qualified Occupational Therapist with full HCPC registration. Two years post-registration experience, in either an Adult Hospital Ward and/or Adult Community-based setting. The ability to manage own defined caseload. Experienced in supervision of Students and OT Assistants, and assisting in the orientation of junior qualified OTs. Willing and able to work as part of a flexible OT Service and a wider multi-disciplinary team in a variety of settings including; Service Users' own homes, community settings, long term care areas, Service Users' work place, as well as within the acute Hospital. A current driving licence. The benefits of working in Guernsey include:
A higher-than-UK salary. An annual bonus of £1,605. A flat rate 20% income tax. No Council tax or VAT. A relocation payment of £5,000. Initial on-site Staff Accommodation. A generous allowance for private rental accommodation. A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.
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Prevent emergency hospital admissions and readmissions, admission to long-term care, and to enable early discharge from hospital. Work in partnership with users and carers, the voluntary sector, other agencies, and other sections and groups to achieve the best possible service. Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale. The current Band 6 salary range is £46,152 to £62,310 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH. Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave. This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people within the wider community. Providing excellent care, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard. Person requirements:
Qualified Occupational Therapist with full HCPC registration. Two years post-registration experience, in either an Adult Hospital Ward and/or Adult Community-based setting. The ability to manage own defined caseload. Experienced in supervision of Students and OT Assistants, and assisting in the orientation of junior qualified OTs. Willing and able to work as part of a flexible OT Service and a wider multi-disciplinary team in a variety of settings including; Service Users' own homes, community settings, long term care areas, Service Users' work place, as well as within the acute Hospital. A current driving licence. The benefits of working in Guernsey include:
A higher-than-UK salary. An annual bonus of £1,605. A flat rate 20% income tax. No Council tax or VAT. A relocation payment of £5,000. Initial on-site Staff Accommodation. A generous allowance for private rental accommodation. A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.
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