Job summary Do you want to be part of a team that influences change and enables people to overcome challenges following their surgery.
Are you passionate about promoting and educating others of the unique skills of Occupational Therapy?
This role will give you the opportunity to increase you knowledge and skill across a wide range of surgical specialities.We are looking for a permanent band 6 Occupational Therapist based at York Hospital, working part-time ( hours per week).The surgical therapy team is made up of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Assistants who work across the areas of ; vascular, colorectal and upper GI, urology, head and neck, gynaecology and critical care.
You will have access to a support network including Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead, Advanced Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists, operational leadership team, and professional leadership team.We are committed to investment and development across all four pillars of practice.
We have a positive culture towards learning and development and have a well-established training programme, senior development forums, clinical and managerial supervision.
The role will involve undertaking clinical audits and we encourage the involvement in research.
You will also have opportunity to lead on developments within the service and provide supervision and education for junior Occupational Therapist and students.
Main duties of the job As part of this role you will apply and promote your expert occupational therapy skills to work across a wide range of presentations and conditions.
The role will involve assessment, specialist occupational therapy interventions, a holistic approach to patient centred goal setting with a home first ethos.
The caseload will be variable, including patients who have complex rehabilitation and discharge planning needs.
Applicants must have a broad range of previous experience including working in an acute NHS setting.As a valued and key member of the MDT we are looking for someone who has a positive, dynamic approach and will undertake leadership roles.
The ability to communicate effectively, be proactive, organised, adaptable and have a collaborative approach are key skills we are looking for.If you would like to learn more or arrange a visit to the service and meet the team, please get in touch we would love to hear from you.
About us Our benefitsWe offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leaveConfidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance ProgrammeNHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work schemeAn extensive range of learning and development opportunitiesDiscounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early.
You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
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Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.
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As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.
It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.
We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist Evidence of specialist post graduate CPD activities Degree in Occupational Therapy Experience & Knowledge Required Essential Experience in a relevant junior role, including the management of a range of conditions, with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision Developed/Specialist clinical skills within relevant area Delivery of relevant auditand service improvement Desirable Experience of training/supporting/supervising others (including students) within specialist clinical area Experience in the use of outcome measures to evaluate occupational therapy intervention Experience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment.
Aptitude & Personal Essential Ability to flex approach and adapt to new demands Skills & Attributes Essential Ability to organise and prioritise Ability to function effectively as part of a team.