About this role
Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our band 6 rotation within acute inpatient therapy on a fixed term contract to provide 12 months maternity cover. This would be an excellent role for an Occupational Therapist who would like to start to develop their skills at band 6 level, whilst still having the chance to gain experience in a variety of clinical areas. Each rotation will be 12 months duration and currently includes posts in the following areas;
- Critical Care, Surgery and Respiratory
- COTE
- Stroke
- Medicine
- Trauma & Orthopaedics
You will be supported to identify objectives for each rotation, through a robust appraisal process and will be supported to develop both your clinical and leadership skills during each rotation.
Main duties of the job
Join a forward-thinking, compassionate, and high-performing integrated Therapy Service at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate and skilled individual to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and collaborative environment, while developing a fulfilling career.
As a member of the Therapy Service, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of specialties.
What sets the service apart is our strong multi-disciplinary team culture and collaborative working with other colleagues. You'll benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, including access to structured supervision and educational frameworks, and the chance to be involved in innovative service improvement projects that shape the future of care.
By choosing Gloucestershire Hospitals Therapy Service, you are joining a team that truly values its people. We are proud of our supportive and inclusive culture through our compassionate leadership and our ongoing investment in staff wellbeing and development.
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Job description Job responsibilities
- To deliver therapeutic interventions, acting as a specialist clinician, using the principles of Occupational Therapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by the Therapy Competency Framework
- To work as a specialist practitioner in the clinical area utilising theoretical knowledge, clinical experience and clinical reasoning skills and techniques to assess, diagnose, plan and offer a range of treatment options; deliver, evaluate and amend the treatment plan. This will include patients with diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies in individual or group therapy sessions. Working as an autonomous practitioner with access to guidance from the clinical lead therapist when necessary, including working as a lone practitioner in the community.
- The post holder assumes responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area, in the absence of the team leader.
- The post holder is supervised by a named therapist, who may not be present at all times. Clinical and professional supervision is in the form of regular clinical reasoning sessions, observed practice, peer review and formal training.
- The post holder will link with the Band 7 clinical lead therapist to support the use of resources within budget. The level of managerial responsibility involves the supervision and appraisal of junior therapists, support workers and undergraduates, with the support of the Band 7.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
Knowledge Essential
Deliver a high level of skill in assessment and management of complex patients Demonstrate excellent communication skills, verbal, non-verbal and written when interacting with patients/carers, other team members and the MDT. Knowledge of and ability to apply and utilise evidence based practice, including National guidelines to deliver, evaluate and audit the service. Work flexibly in response to the changing demands of the service and manage changes in service delivery in self and others.
Desirable
Have an understanding of the principles of physiotherapy as well as occupational therapy in order to contribute to the development of an integrated therapy service. Valid UK Driving License
Experience Essential
Experience of working in the NHS in the UK Experience of supervising, appraising, and providing education/training to others
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Trustwide (Gloucester Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital)
Gloucestershire
GL1 3NN
Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)