Rotational Occupational Therapist

1 month ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We currently have an opportunity for a Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist to join our progressive and dynamic Occupational Therapy Department within a leading Foundation Trust teaching hospital.

We offer rotations through a wide range of acute clinical areas which include Orthopaedics, Surgery and Oncology, Neurosciences, Major Trauma, Older Person's Care, Medical, Rheumatology, Hand Therapy and Pain and Stroke and Rehab.

By working with us, you would be supported to develop your Occupational Therapy clinical expertise and promote the benefits of Occupational Therapy within the hospital. Therefore, we are looking for applicants that are committed to providing a high quality of therapy provision and passionate about the profession.

There will be opportunities to be involved in a wide range of service development in shaping the care we provide to our patients.

We will provide robust supervision and there is extensive peer support across the multi disciplinary team as well as an excellent departmental training programme.

Main duties of the job

This rotational position covers a wide and varied number of rotations including:

Department of Medicine for the Elderly Hand Therapy Medical Neurosciences Stroke Major Trauma Orthopaedics Surgery Oncology Rheumatology and Pain

This post would be suitable for a new graduate and qualified Occupational Therapists looking to expand their existing knowledge and skills in a fast paced acute, NHS setting (including individuals looking to complete their return to practice).

As part of an innovative Occupational Therapy department, you would be under the supervision of an experienced Occupational Therapist and would be provided with a comprehensive induction and on-going education and training.

Within the role, there will be the opportunity to complete an individualised development programme, in addition to completion of annual appraisals and a personal development plan.

You will ensure a safe, efficient and effective delivery of occupational therapy and work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams.

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This post requires relevant weekend working. Full Time, Part Time or flexible hours would be considered.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipatedstart date of employment

The advert will close at midnight on 20 August 2024.

Interviews are due to be held on 4 September 2024.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Occupational Therapist registered with Health and Care Professions Council Degree or Diploma of Occupational Therapy IELTS level 7 (for those applying internationally)

Desirable

Member of College of Occupational Therapists

Experience

Essential

Broad range of fieldwork placements Application of the occupational therapy process - for example, assessment, treatment and moving and handling Experience of caseload management Experience of completing moving and handling with patients

Desirable

Experience of working in an acute hospital

Knowledge

Essential

To have a working knowledge of the Occupational Therapy process Knowledge of evidence-based practice Knowledge of research principles

Skills

Essential

Effective communication skills IT skills Team working skills Self-motivated and eager to learn

Additional Requirements

Essential

The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. Able to work weekends or "on-call" as needed Ability to travel with or without patients throughout the district on a regular basis To adhere to and support with the Trust's and departmental Environmental sustainability initiatives

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