About this role
Job summary
Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotation advert
Are you a newly qualified Occupational Therapist who is unsure about what speciality to work in?
Are you someone who likes variety and lots of opportunity for learning?
If the answer is yes then we have the perfect job for you in Nottinghamshire
Organisations across Nottinghamshire have come together to create a rotation post across health and social care to offer rotations within physical health, mental health, and social care within acute, community and rehabilitation settings. Each rotation will be 6 months long, this will allow you to learn a variety of skills in a number of different locations. Many of the skills you will learn within this rotation will be transferable and give you a breadth of experience to help you develop into a band 6 post and beyond. Each organisation is committed to your development and growth within Occupational Therapy. You will be supported throughout the rotation with a comprehensive support package including supervision, preceptorship, peer support groups, skills to build in service training and more.
Main duties of the job
ICS OT Rotation - within NHCT
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
The Mid Notts Community Therapy Service at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy for adults with physical complexities living in the Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, and Sherwood localities. The OT role in Community Therapy is to assess peoples' functional abilities (e.g. PADL, DADL, transfers /mobility) and look at both compensatory and rehabilitative approaches to a person's care to enable them to meet their goals. The work varies daily as therapy is provided in the person's own home and allows the OT to really see how people are manging their activities of daily living within different home environments.
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
The Therapy Team at Lings Bar Hospital works across 3 x 24 bedded wards providing older adult rehabilitation and reablement care. There is a band 5 Physiotherapist, band 5 OT, Rehab Support Worker, Therapy Assistant and Activity Co-ordinator on each of the wards. A Band 6 OT and Physiotherapist provide senior support across the wards. The service is physical health for older adults. We have a band 7 Therapy Team manager who manages Lings Bar Therapy Team and the Therapy Team that work at NHS beds within a private care home called Ruddington Manor.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire,Leicestershire,Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide Occupational Therapist assessments and treatment programmes to the frail and elderly population of Nottinghamshire.
Actively participate in a wide ranging rotation, covering Acute Hospitals, Community Therapy, D2A and County Council working.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £15 per year applies.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy HCPC Registered
Training Essential
Evidence of post graduate study
Values and Behaviours Essential
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Experience Essential
Broad under graduate placement experience. Well developed under graduate skills and knowledge evidenced by a portfolio. Working as a member of a team.
Desirable
Clinical Educator NHS Experience Work experience / volunteering
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of physiotherapeutic assessment & treatment underpinned by theory and practice Knowledge of other professional roles
Desirable
Evidence based practice Understanding of national and local priorities
Skills Essential
Flexible approach to team working Adaptable Excellent communication skills Good organisational skills Ability to prioritise and manage workload and own caseload. Ability to demonstrate clinical reasoning. Reliable, motivated and flexible IT skills
Contractual Requirements Essential
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Working in different sites across the Trust Flexible working hours which may include weekends.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Ashfield Community Hospital
Portland Street
Kirkby in Ashfield
NG17 7AE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)