Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapy
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-SCG24-009-MG
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Walkergate Park Hospital
- Town
- Newcastle
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/05/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 04/06/2024
Employer heading
Clinical Support Assistant (Occupational Therapy)
Band 3
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
This post is to work as part of the Inpatient Occupational Therapy team within Walkergate Park to support the running of the service and rehabilitation goals of patients within Walkergate Park under direction from qualified Occupational Therapist.
Main duties of the job
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 9th May 2024
Closing date : 23rd May 2024
Interview date: 4th June 2024
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Appreciation of illness/disability and neurological conditions and the impact of these on a person’s lifestyle
- Awareness of health and safety relevant to people with neurological impairments, both inside the centre and in community settings
- Working understanding of the practice of occupational Therapy
- Ability to deliver therapy programmes for people with complex neurological presentations related to their physical, mobility and sensory needs and taking into account their leisure needs
- Ability to follow and carry out OT programmes, provided by a qualified therapist.
- Ability to cope with the frequent physical demands associated with the post
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working in occupational therapy.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting.
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Ability to use IT system Ability to establish a rapport with service users
- Flexible Time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to establish a rapport with service users
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to cope with distressing and emotional situations.
- Enthusiastic and motivated.
Personal Characteristics
Essential criteria
- Flexible, Confident, Reliable
Desirable criteria
- Innovative and resourceful
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lydia Boase
- Job title
- Advanced Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01912875257
- Additional information
Should you wish to discuss this vacancy further contact Lydia Boase (Advanced Occupational Therapist) by phone or email.
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