Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 5
Main area: Rotational Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Will include weekend working) Job ref: 381-CT-6911817 Site: SWB NHS Trust Town: Sandwell & West Birmingham Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 05/02/2025 23:59 Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust is a friendly, integrated healthcare provider focused on improving the life chances and health outcomes of our diverse population. Job overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist who is passionate about improving the lives of people, flexible, hardworking, and innovative, to join our friendly therapy team as part of our rotation programme. This position would suit someone due to qualify, recently qualified, or already in a post but looking for a new challenge. Our values are: promoting independence through function and a truly home-first approach. We pride ourselves in consistently avoiding unnecessary admissions, supporting patients back to their own home as soon as possible and supporting patients to remain in their own homes engaging in what is meaningful to them. Our rotations will provide the opportunity to work in both inpatient and community settings. Main duties of the job
Rotations are for 6 months and our current rotations include: Community rehabilitation and admission avoidance Acute medicine Rapid response therapy services in A&E, AMU, and frail elderly MacMillan Therapy Services Stroke and Neurology It is essential that applicants are a car driver and have access to a car on a daily basis for some rotations. Opportunities in this role: Completing assessments and treatment plans for patients with a variety of health conditions and backgrounds. Completing specialist Occupational Therapy assessments. To work in an integrated Therapy service that will further develop your skills and knowledge. Promoting discharge to assess by adopting a ‘home first’ mindset, and supporting the roll out of the 'discharge to assess' pathway. Champion the role of Occupational Therapy within the department, trust, and local area. Opportunity to be involved in supervision of students and develop own skills to become a practice educator. Access to training, supervision, competency frameworks, and professional development groups. Support through peer group meetings and robust supervision structures. Person specification
Experience
Broad clinical experience at undergraduate level Working as part of an Occupational Therapy team and Multi-disciplinary team Involvement in audit and research Qualifications
Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Portfolio evidence of development Membership of B.A.O.T. Knowledge
Knowledge of Occupational Therapy at graduate level Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession Knowledge of Professional Standards of Practice and Code of Conduct The ability to comprehend and work within Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities, and health and safety Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for the Occupational Therapy Service Understanding of occupational therapy within acute care Communication
Able to speak, receive and issue instructions in English concerning patients without risk of misunderstandings in group and individual settings. As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region, we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Application numbers
Please note: If this vacancy receives a high number of applications, it will close before the stated closing date. Please ensure that you have completed and submitted your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
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NHS AfC: Band 5
Main area: Rotational Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Will include weekend working) Job ref: 381-CT-6911817 Site: SWB NHS Trust Town: Sandwell & West Birmingham Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 05/02/2025 23:59 Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust is a friendly, integrated healthcare provider focused on improving the life chances and health outcomes of our diverse population. Job overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist who is passionate about improving the lives of people, flexible, hardworking, and innovative, to join our friendly therapy team as part of our rotation programme. This position would suit someone due to qualify, recently qualified, or already in a post but looking for a new challenge. Our values are: promoting independence through function and a truly home-first approach. We pride ourselves in consistently avoiding unnecessary admissions, supporting patients back to their own home as soon as possible and supporting patients to remain in their own homes engaging in what is meaningful to them. Our rotations will provide the opportunity to work in both inpatient and community settings. Main duties of the job
Rotations are for 6 months and our current rotations include: Community rehabilitation and admission avoidance Acute medicine Rapid response therapy services in A&E, AMU, and frail elderly MacMillan Therapy Services Stroke and Neurology It is essential that applicants are a car driver and have access to a car on a daily basis for some rotations. Opportunities in this role: Completing assessments and treatment plans for patients with a variety of health conditions and backgrounds. Completing specialist Occupational Therapy assessments. To work in an integrated Therapy service that will further develop your skills and knowledge. Promoting discharge to assess by adopting a ‘home first’ mindset, and supporting the roll out of the 'discharge to assess' pathway. Champion the role of Occupational Therapy within the department, trust, and local area. Opportunity to be involved in supervision of students and develop own skills to become a practice educator. Access to training, supervision, competency frameworks, and professional development groups. Support through peer group meetings and robust supervision structures. Person specification
Experience
Broad clinical experience at undergraduate level Working as part of an Occupational Therapy team and Multi-disciplinary team Involvement in audit and research Qualifications
Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Portfolio evidence of development Membership of B.A.O.T. Knowledge
Knowledge of Occupational Therapy at graduate level Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession Knowledge of Professional Standards of Practice and Code of Conduct The ability to comprehend and work within Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities, and health and safety Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for the Occupational Therapy Service Understanding of occupational therapy within acute care Communication
Able to speak, receive and issue instructions in English concerning patients without risk of misunderstandings in group and individual settings. As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region, we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Application numbers
Please note: If this vacancy receives a high number of applications, it will close before the stated closing date. Please ensure that you have completed and submitted your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
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