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B6 Occupational Therapist
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Job ref
376-DCGM-056-B
Employer
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Monarch House
Town
Scunthorpe
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/08/2024 23:59
Interview date
27/08/2024

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Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust logo

B6 Occupational Therapist

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

Are you a Band 6 Occupational therapist looking for a new challenge or an experienced band 5 therapist who is looking to take the next step in their career? If so the North Lincolnshire Community Team for Learning Disabilities would love to hear from you!

The successful candidate will work  with adults who have the full range of  learning disability within the area, and will need to be able to work both independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.

The post will involve working in a variety of settings including patients own homes, care homes, supported living environments etc.

We are a growing team with close links to our colleagues in both Rotherham and Doncaster. We will be able to provide regular support and supervision. Our priority is to ensure that we provide the best patient experience and clinical outcomes possible. We offer a commitment to CPD and value your skills and ideas. You will be supported to develop your full potential in a team where there are many opportunities for joint working and skill sharing across the whole of RDASH.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive Occupational Therapy (OT) service to meet the needs of adults with learning disabilities in Rotherham, dealing with more complex cases that have profound and complex difficulties.

 To manage a defined caseload of adult service users, using person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions through the promotion and implementation of evidence-based practice.

 To work autonomously within community settings as part of an integrated community team.

Working for our organisation

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/ 

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person specification

professional

Essential criteria
  • HCPC Registration
  • 18 months post qualifying experience as an OT
Desirable criteria
  • Experience working within LD services
  • Experience working with postural management
  • Experience working within sensory integration
  • Experience in supervision of others/ L'apple qualification

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Listening into Action (LiA)Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveWorkplace Wellbeing Charter LogoArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jayne Tibbs
Job title
Team Manager, CTLD North Lincs
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07790975660
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