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Occupational Therapist

Employer
North East London NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Grays, Thurrock
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year p.a. (plus 5% HCAS) pro rata
Closing date
27 Jan 2025
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Profession
Occupational therapist
Grade
Band 5
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Occupational Therapist - Band 5Mayfield, Thurrock Community Hospital

We are seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team at Mayfield Unit at Thurrock Community Hospital. We provide rehabilitation to older people living in the local community with the aim of supporting them to return to their own homes as independent as possible. The unit consists of 24 beds.

PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS IS LIKELY TO CLOSE EARLY.

Main duties of the job

You will have a pivotal role in ensuring patients receive a high standard of Occupational Therapy care whilst they are on our ward. You will have the opportunity to develop understanding and application of the OT process, develop knowledge of different types of equipment and how to assess for these as well as completing assessments and treatment programmes for activities of daily living. It is essential you have access to your own vehicle as you will be required to complete access and home visits to help facilitate discharge. As some of our beds are for Dementia patients you will get the opportunity to develop your understanding of these conditions and the role OT may play with this client group including cognitive screening assessments and therapeutic interventions.

The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously and have experience of working as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, preferably with older adults. You will have excellent communication skills, time management skills with the ability to prioritise and problem solve .

About us

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,258 and a maximum payment of £2,122 per annum pro rata).

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Mayfield is a dynamic Unit which prides itself on a high standard of patient care. We take an MDT approach with all of our clients in order for them to have the best opportunity to rehabilitate. If this is something you can offer, we look forward to receiving your application.

Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.

Use of AIApplications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of CPD in Portfolio with recent learning relevant to clinical field.
  • Experience of working in the NHS for a minimum of 2 Years
  • Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.


Desirable

  • Member of COT


Skills

Essential

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, including writing patient notes and provision of accurate and legible reports.
  • Ability to work both alone and in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Effective organisational and time management skills.


Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Registration with Health and Care Professions Council


Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Mayfield

Long Lane

Grays, Thurrock

RM16 2PX

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