Nov 13, 2022
Are you an internationally qualified Occupational Therapist looking to relocate to the United Kingdom to gain experience, skills and knowledge within the National Health Service (NHS)? We are excited to offer this excellent opportunity as a band 5 rotational Occupational Therapist. This rotational position offers experience in a wide variety of settings, which are either community based, or ward based. The Trust is passionate about our staff’s development and offers a wide range of internal training opportunities to support your development, some very specific to the location where you are based, others to develop your management skills going forward. Applicants must have a current HCPC registration or be able to provide evidence of working towards registration.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our integrated teams with experienced therapists and therapy assistants, who work closely alongside our nursing colleagues. There will be a requirement to travel to clinics and patients within the community and therefore access to transport and or full driving licence is essential as you develop into the role.
The Occupational Therapy Rotational Scheme offers a broad base of clinical experience for qualified therapists. Staff on the rotation will be expected to work on varied placements.
The duration of the rotations are 8 months and cover the following areas: -
Community Rehabilitation
Specialist Services which include the Neurosciences Pathways
Wheelchair Service
Community Neurology
Social Services
Supported Care Teams
General In-Patient Rehabilitation
The role is based across various locations in Norfolk which include North Norfolk, South Norfolk and Norwich for example.
Essential criteria
• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualifications that will enable HCPC registration
• HCPC Registration or be able to provide evidence of working towards registration
Skills, Abilities, Knowledge
Essential criteria
• Demonstrates ability to apply skills across various clinical setting/applications
• Demonstrates an understanding of: Clinical audit, Evidence based practice, Demonstrates clear, open communication skills, Can manage frequent changes i.e. rotations
• Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development/lifelong learning
• Well-developed problem solving skills
• Able to communicate effectively using the English language both verbal and in written formats
Communication
Essential criteria
• Excellent communication skills
Personal Attributes/Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)
Essential criteria
• Adaptable to change
• Able to work under own initiative
• Attention to detail
• Able to identify with the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Other
Essential criteria
• Genuine desire to gain broad experience and commitment to the rotation
• Flexible approach to career pathways
• Must hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle as this will be required for the role
• Ability to adapt to changing work patterns to accommodate patient/service needs
Experience
Essential criteria
• Broad range of core clinical experience at pre-registration or if applicable post registration
• Demonstrates ability to be an effective and adaptable member of a team(s) to meet patient and service needs
• Can demonstrate ability to problem solve in a clinical setting