Occupational Therapist
Job Description
Job title: Occupational Therapist
Company: NHS
Job description: We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated Occupational Therapist to work within the Rotherham Community Falls Therapy service. This is to cover maternity leave for 12 months. This team provides assessment and therapy intervention for adults who have had a recent fall or who are at risk of falling. Intervention is delivered in the persons home environment and if appropriate within a 12 week group settings. You will be delivering a comprehensive falls multi-factorial assessment with clear links to the frailty pathway with access to a medical consultant.. There are therapy support workers dedicated to the falls therapy team who provide 1:1 and group interventions. There are strong links to community and Functional Fitness maintenance sessions. This post is weekday provision of Monday – Friday, however there are also opportunities to support the wider therapy team over weekends and bank holidays. The successful applicant will have Current HCPC registration, An interest in working in a community based setting, Have an interest in falls and falls prevention, Excellent communication skills, Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Valid work permit or be eligible to work within the UK.Main duties of the jobThis team is part of the larger community therapy team and the aim is to provide a high quality, efficient therapy service to maximise patients independence and function within their home environment. Our work supports facilitation of safe and timely discharge and prevention of hospital admission. The community therapy team is a specialist multi-disciplinary team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and therapy support workers and works closely with a wider MDT of nurses, nursing support workers, social workers, reablement, voluntary sector and care staff. We have a strong commitment to supervision, PDR, CPD, student and staff trainingAbout usThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.Certificates of SponsorshipFor individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.Date posted28 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rataContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference numberC9165-25-02-034Job locationsThe Rotherham Nhs Foundation TrustMoorgate RoadRotherhamSouth YorkshireS60 2UDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilitiesPerson SpecificationknowledgeEssential
- Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines
- An understanding of Professional Standards
- Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
- Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
Desirable
- Knowledge of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice
- Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation
QualificationsEssential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
Desirable
- Membership of Professional body
- Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST
ExperienceEssential
- Recent and relevant experience within an NHS setting
- Up to date documented evidence of relevant CPD
- Experience of working within a multi-professional team
RegistrationEssential
- Current HCPC Registration
Person SpecificationknowledgeEssential
- Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines
- An understanding of Professional Standards
- Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
- Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
Desirable
- Knowledge of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice
- Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation
QualificationsEssential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
Desirable
- Membership of Professional body
- Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST
ExperienceEssential
- Recent and relevant experience within an NHS setting
- Up to date documented evidence of relevant CPD
- Experience of working within a multi-professional team
RegistrationEssential
- Current HCPC Registration
Expected salary: £29970 – 36483 per year
Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire
