Job summary
- Main area
- Core Clinical Services
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- 12 months (fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Rostered weekend shifts as part of contracted hours with frequency of no more than 1 in 4.)
- Job ref
- 339-CCS8145-LGG
- Employer
- North Bristol NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital
- Town
- Westbury-On-Trym,
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,696 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Occupational Therapist - Band 5
Band 5
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Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our large, diverse team and are keen to talk to you about the opportunities we can offer.
Our sought-after rotation includes neurosciences, stroke, orthopaedics, trauma, acute medicine, complex care and surgery. Each rotation is of six months’ duration with senior support always accessible and regular supervision provided. Non rotational posts are also an option. We run a preceptorship programme for new graduates and offer other development opportunities to facilitate your CPD.
This advert may close early, if we have received a sufficient amount of applications. Therefore you are highly advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
Main duties of the job
The caseloads are varied, challenging and rewarding requiring application of a wide range of therapeutic skills to encompass functional and cognitive assessments, early interventions, social and environmental needs for discharge planning and onward referrals.
Close multi-disciplinary working and links with community partners in the wider health and care system exist to address needs at all stages of the clinical pathways, with occupational therapy playing a crucial role.
To understand more about Occupational Therapy at NBT, click here to watch our video.
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust is a great place to work. Situated in the vibrant city of Bristol is our award-winning building opened in 2014, offering exceptional facilities for patients and staff. We are a large teaching Trust that provides multiple specialties including regional services for neurosciences, major trauma, orthopaedics and surgery (major arterial centre and burns & plastics).
There is plenty of peer and senior support in the team, and various professional development opportunities and training courses are available. Quality improvement projects and service development ideas are actively encouraged. Additional benefits include award schemes for excellence, staff restaurants, green spaces and an extensive well being programme.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To provide an effective patient centred occupational therapy service to patients, working in conjunction with other members of the team and under the direction and supervision of a senior occupational therapist.
- To manage a defined caseload, using evidence-based principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in hospital and on home visits in order to provide a safe, timely and effective discharge.
- To maintain clinical records
- To develop skills and knowledge through participation in the band 5 Preceptorship Programme (new graduates).
Regular placements are provided for undergraduate students from the local university. Roster patterns include one weekend shift every four weeks.
Person specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
Work Experience
Essential criteria
- Application of the OT Process
- Use of functional assessments
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Experience of acute hospital setting
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- IT skills
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable criteria
- Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alison Guy
- Job title
- Pathway Lead Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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