Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation TrustJob overview
Are you looking for an excellent start to your career as an Occupational Therapist?
We are seeking permanent, full time band 5 Occupational Therapists to join our rotation which delivers services from a variety of clinical settings and bases.
To participate in the Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotational scheme, which involves working across Torbay and South Devon Healthcare Trust sites in a range of ward settings, out-patient departments, intermediate care facilities, patients own homes and community facilities.
Support and development includes a preceptorship scheme, clinical supervision and wide access to a range of development opportunities. Working across 7 days will be required.
We welcome applications from newly qualified, more experienced band 5's or from those due to qualify in the near future.
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To provide high quality, safe Occupational Therapy services in the right place, at the right time to support the people of Torbay and South Devon to live their lives , with meaningful occupation and purpose.
This will involve working with individuals to assess their needs and develop plans to support them to achieve their aims, whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team. As a member of the rotation you will change your work area every 6 months.
Under the supervision of a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the specified area providing specialist occupational therapy input aimed at achieving maximum independence for all patients in order to meet their occupational needs in a meaningful and purposeful manner. To work in accordance with the professional code of conduct and standards of practice and operational policy for this service.
Working for our organisation
We provide an excellent opportunity for you to develop your skills and gain the foundations for your future career. Our rotation of 15 different placements, offers the opportunity to work in a variety of locations in the stunning South Devon area covering coast, countryside and urban working in a variety of practice areas such as acute and community hospitals, social care, paediatrics and intermediate care teams.
We also provide Preceptorship, a 12-month multi-disciplinary programme aimed at all newly qualified, newly appointed and return to practice staff to be completed within the first year of employment at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT).
Our Occupational Therapist have the opportunity to attend and participate in a monthly Band 5 Occupational Therapy forum, offering peer support, updates and in-house training.
Our staff workforce is caring, committed, inclusive and focused on quality. We focus on solutions and people’s strengths, and encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement.
If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or graduating in 2025
- Current HCPC registration
- Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy or Multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of relevant National service frameworks and clinical guidelines
- Evidence of ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
- Commitment to monthly supervision and to service wide development working groups as appropriate
- Writing/typing reports
- Ability to impart information concerning diagnosis and poor prognosis of physical recovery to patients and their carers
- Ability to work with patients in settings that could be cramped, cluttered, unsafe, unhygienic and remot
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
- Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
- Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
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- Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
- If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
- It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.