Job Description

We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Occupational Therapist in the Orthopaedic and Rheumatology Therapy Teams at York Hospital.



The post will offer the opportunity to work in the Orthopaedic inpatient team 3 days a week and the Rheumatology outpatient team 2 days a week.



We are seeking motivated and proactive individual with a passion for Occupational Therapy. This post would suit a registered practitioner looking to develop specialist skills and knowledge in the area of Orthopaedics and Rheumatology.



We are a welcoming, supportive team and offer opportunities to work in outpatient Rheumatology and Inpatient orthopaedics. We are looking for someone who is keen to develop and promote Occupational Therapy in the trust.



We are proud to offer our Multi-Professional Preceptorship Programme to all newly registered practitioners. This is a wonderful opportunity to welcome you into your new team and our Trust, providing you with support and guidance as you develop in confidence and competence. The programme lasts for 12 months and includes dedicated time, away from clinical practice to support new graduates' transition from student to autonomous practitioner.



As a qualified registered occupational therapist, you will be responsible for delivering effective safe, quality, person-centred care in the acute setting . You will be encouraged to develop your knowledge, skills and confidence across the 4 pillars of practice: Clinical, Leadership, Education and Research/Audit. You would be part of a dedicated, knowledgeable multi-disciplinary team.



The role will allow the successful candidate to develop a broad range of skills and there are opportunities to work alongside experienced clinicians. The whole team are committed to on-going staff training, development and supervision. You will have access to a leadership team including Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead, Management Team and Professional Leadership Team.



Applicants are encouraged to provide examples of how they meet the required criteria on their application form.



Interested candidates are encouraged to get in touch to find out more.



Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants



27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)



A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave



Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme



NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme



An extensive range of learning and development opportunities



Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers



For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment:

job description.



Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.



Working for the Trust



Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.



Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net .



As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.



Armed Forces Friendly Employer



We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.