Job summary
Employer heading
Advanced Occupational Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust are proud award winners of the HSJ Provider of the Year 2019
Job overview
Are you an existing Band 7 Advanced Occupational Therapist (OT), a Band 6 looking for a development opportunity or returning to practice looking for a new and exciting opportunity then this is the role for you!
A flexible working pattern and bespoke relocation and development package is available to support the succession of the application. Applicants must have a sound knowledge of OT and leadership, experience in a forensic setting would be advantageous, but not essential.
The post holder must be able to work autonomously, providing clinical input and consultation as part of the wider MDT. Advanced working knowledge and clinical expertise of OT Professional Practice models such as the Model of Human Occupation is essential. The provision offers sensory interventions and the environment has access to sensory focused areas, experience in this area would be advantageous however further training would be supported to complete the PG Cert. in Sensory Integration.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be part of the Humber wider OT network and includes access to professional and clinical supervision. Training and professional development is a priority of Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust therefore the OTs in the forensic division are integral to the wider Mental Health CPD Groups. The Trust and wider OT service is committed to support undergraduate, postgraduate/ apprentice student education.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead across the OT provision within the medium and low secure forensic environment.
Hold a clinical caseload, provide advanced clinical experience, knowledge and expertise to support assessments, interventions to support evidence- based practice and patient centred care
Provide clinical expertise and consultation across the service to promote the role of OT, leading on OT initiatives and improvements, as well as support senior management in delivering of the wider service improvements.
Working for our organisation
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you’ll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you’ll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy and further professional knowledge at masters equivalent level
- Registration with the HCPC
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level e.g. degree or post graduate level or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning
Experience
Essential criteria
- Advanced knowledge/experience of working in the relevant service area
- Understanding of complex caseload management and clinical responsibilities within service area
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area
skills and competency
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate advanced inter-personal/communication including communication, leadership, management, and presentation skills in relation to working with both patients/ service users and staff
Desirable criteria
- Experience of leadership/management skills and qualities.
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Martha Leighton
- Job title
- Advanced Speech and Language Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01482 336200
- Additional information
Helen Courtney
(01482) 336200
Division Clinical Lead
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