Occupational Therapist, Whitchurch SY13 1NT

Job summary

We are one of the first Integrated Care Systems (ICS) in the country to offer an occupational therapy rotation, across the local health system, through strong partnership working.

This post is an ideal opportunity for newly qualified Occupational Therapists or those who are seeking to widen their career opportunities through working in a range of specialties and settings. Employed by Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust (SCHT), the post holder will rotate every 6 months across community rehabilitation, community hospitals, acute sector as well as Midland Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital.

What you can expect from us:

• Opportunities to work with people with a range of physical and mental health.
• Clinical and professional supervision.
• Participation in the relevant Community of Practice.
• Peer support and networking opportunities.
• Engagement in SCHT's preceptorship program throughout your rotation.

We are looking for:

• Applicants to be able to function confidently in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to work flexibly.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate a passion for working with people with a range of physical and mental health difficulties.
• Commitment to continuing professional development, willing to undertake further training to meet the needs of the client group.

Main duties of the job

Employed by SCHT, the post holder will rotate every 6 months across The Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICS. This includes Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH); Robert Jones Agnes Hunt (RJAH); Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust (SCHT) and Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). This will allow exposure to a variety of settings increasing your skills and knowledge base and support you to explore where your career might take you.

You must be able to meet the travel requirements of the job.

About us

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.

Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Training&Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with HCPC.
• Evidence of clinical experience.

Experience

Essential

• A range of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist/ student including rehabilitation/ care of the elderly.
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary / multi-agency teams.
• Experience working with therapy assistants.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ongoing awareness of recent developments in practice and research including NSF's/NICE guidelines.
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management and their implications for the service.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Effective communication within the team.

Other

Essential

• Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role.

Person Specification
Training&Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with HCPC.
• Evidence of clinical experience.

Experience

Essential

• A range of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist/ student including rehabilitation/ care of the elderly.
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary / multi-agency teams.
• Experience working with therapy assistants.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ongoing awareness of recent developments in practice and research including NSF's/NICE guidelines.
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management and their implications for the service.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Effective communication within the team.

Other

Essential

• Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role.

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Address

Whitchurch Community Hospital

Claypit Lane

Whitchurch

SY13 1NT

United Kingdom

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