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Job summary

Main area
Physiotherapy
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Bank
Hours
Flexible working
Job ref
176-B-6276607-A1
Employer
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Peterborough City Hospital
Town
Peterborough
Salary
£29,970 - £52,809 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/02/2025 23:59

Employer heading

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust logo

Bank Occupational Therapist

Band 5

Job overview

Be professionally and legally accountable and responsible as an autonomous practitioner and to undertake a significant clinical workload, providing care to patients with a range of psycho-social, physical and emotional problems.

Review referrals for appropriateness, and then assess and treat accordingly.

Comprehensively assess complex patients referred to the team, considering their physical, psychological and functional skills – approaching the Clinical Specialist or Band 7 therapist for further advice as required.

****Please note we are not eligible to sponsor for this post**** 

Main duties of the job

  • To enable Physiotherapy to provide Therapy Skills within the inpatient service
  • To ensure safe, efficient and effective delivery of patient focussed care in line with identified evidence based practice, local and national standards
  • To work collaboratively within Multidisciplinary and Multi-agency Teams
  • To participate in delegated projects for service development with the team

Working for our organisation

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for additional information regarding this post.

Person specification

Education & Qualifcation

Essential criteria
  • Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapist
  • HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
  • Member of RCOT

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Review of 2 Fieldwork Educator final reports
  • Acute Hospital Experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Sound level of theoretical knowledge
  • Basic knowledge of the multi-disciplinary team

Key Skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to work as a team member and independently
  • Good Clinical Reasoning
  • Ability to present information in logical concise manner

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to manage own time and pressure including clinical caseload and know when to seek support
  • Ability to demonstrate personal and clinical effectiveness to achieve optimum patient care
  • Strong belief in CPD and Reflective Practice
  • Demonstrates Trust Values and Behaviours

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in People: GoldMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldArmed Forces Covenant

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Susan Hughes
Job title
FSS Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01480 416416
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