Occupational Therapist
2 weeks ago
Joining #TeamNELFT means you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment.
We're CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating.
NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway.
We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.The Trust has award winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities.
We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients.
We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation.
Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT.Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video Job overview Occupational Therapist - Band 5Mayfield, Thurrock Community HospitalWe are seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team at Mayfield Unit at Thurrock Community Hospital.
We provide rehabilitation to older people living in the local community with the aim of supporting them to return to their own homes as independent as possible.
The unit consists of 24 beds.PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS IS LIKELY TO CLOSE EARLY.
Main duties of the job You will have a pivotal role in ensuring patients receive a high standard of Occupational Therapy care whilst they are on our ward.
You will have the opportunity to develop understanding and application of the OT process, develop knowledge of different types of equipment and how to assess for these as well as completing assessments and treatment programmes for activities of daily living.
It is essential you have access to your own vehicle as you will be required to complete access and home visits to help facilitate discharge.
As some of our beds are for Dementia patients you will get the opportunity to develop your understanding of these conditions and the role OT may play with this client group including cognitive screening assessments and therapeutic interventions.
The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously and have experience of working as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, preferably with older adults.
You will have excellent communication skills, time management skills with the ability to prioritise and problem solve.
Working for our organisation Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust.
All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment.
As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes.
The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period.
Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).High Cost Area Supplement – FringeThis post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,258 and a maximum payment of £2,122 per annum pro rata).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Mayfield is a dynamic Unit which prides itself on a high standard of patient care.
We take an MDT approach with all of our clients in order for them to have the best opportunity to rehabilitate.
If this is something you can offer, we look forward to receiving your application.Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles.
Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.Use of AIApplications for this role should be written by the applicant.
If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process.
This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person specification Experience Essential criteria Evidence of CPD in Portfolio with recent learning relevant to clinical field.Experience of working in the NHS for a minimum of 2 YearsExperience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable criteria Member of COT Skills Essential criteria Effective verbal and written communication skills, including writing patient notes and provision of accurate and legible reports.Ability to work both alone and in a multi-disciplinary team.Effective organisational and time management skills.
Qualifications Essential criteria Diploma or Degree in Occupational TherapyRegistration with Health and Care Professions Council BenefitsWe believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients.
We are committed to supporting our employees holistically.
Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT: A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long term/chronic conditions and LGBT staff.A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our effortsto support our working parents and carers.
This has resulted in us being recognised as a 'Top 10 Family Friendly Employer' from the Working Families Charity.Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors.Detailed information about our wellbeing and benefits offer can be found in this link.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you.
Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time hours or another flexible pattern.
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