Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist

Job overview

This post may close early if sufficient amount of applications are received.

This post forms part of our Band 5 rotations which offers experience in the core areas of; Orthopaedics, Trauma, Stroke (Acute and Community Based), Medicine, Surgery, Elderly Care, Community (including Intermediate Care), Paediatrics, Palliative, and our Integrated Discharge Team. Each rotation is 9 months (but may change according to service needs). Once fully developed into the Band 5 role and according to the needs of the service, the post holder may have the opportunity to develop more specialist skills.

The post holder will be responsible for assessing the needs of people on their caseload; devising appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans, and identifying appropriate discharge pathways and services to enable people to return to their previous lifestyle where possible and practical.

Main duties of the job

As this is a Trustwide post, the successful candidate will be required to rotate between the Stockton or Hartlepool localities. We offer rotations in Orthopaedics (elective and trauma, Acute Medicine and surgery, Respiratory, Community Therapy, Stroke Rehabilitation (Acute and Community), Paediatrics, Integrated Discharge Team and Palliative Care.

We are looking for dedicated health care professionals who are flexible in their approach and possess the aptitude to adapt quickly to new situations. We recognise the challenges of working in health and social care systems and are interested in working with and supporting those people who are role models to their profession and open to innovative new ways of working.

For an informal discussion in relation to these posts, please contact Rebecca Auton, Occupational Therapy Clinical Care Coordinator 07788925574

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post forms part of our band 5 rotation which offers experience in the core areas. Orthopaedics (elective and trauma, Acute Medicine and Surgery, Respiratory, Intermediate Care/Community Therapy, Stroke Rehabilitation (Acute and Community), Paediatrics, Integrated Discharge Team and Palliative Care. Each rotation is 6-9 months (but may change according to service needs).

Once fully developed into the Band 5 role and according to the needs of the service the post holder may have the opportunity to develop more specialist skills in non rotational band 5 posts.

The post holder will be responsible for assessing the needs of people on their caseload, devising treatment plans and devising appropriate pathways to enable people to return to their previous lifestyle where possible and practical.

The post holder will work autonomously in their area but will receive supervision and support with regard to continuing professional development from a Senior Therapist.

A UK driving license holder and access to a vehicle is desirable

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.