Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Rotational B5 Occupational Therapist
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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Occupational Therapist - Band 5
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, innovative Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join their well-established Band 5 rotational scheme on a Fixed Term OR Secondment Contract. The post holder will have the opportunity to develop their career in an innovative multi-professional therapy service gaining experience in the specialist areas of:
- Surgery
- Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Neuro-Rehabilitation
- Specialist and Complex Medicine
- Intermediate Care
- Community Rehabilitation
- Stroke
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and prioritisation skills and be able to demonstrate an adaptable approach to support a 7 day service.
Regular formalised supervision is provided by experienced therapists who will support and encourage the development of clinical skills. There is regular in-service training, preceptorship and Band 5 support.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across Stockport and to GP’s across Manchester, Tameside, East Cheshire and Derbyshire and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes in order to provide time critical medications and time critical visits. Where possible, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act.
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Job Summary
The post offers a Fixed Term 6 month contract as part of the 6 monthly rotational programme working across a variety of different areas including:
- Urgent Care
- Stroke
- Surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Neuro Rehabilitation
- MSK Outpatients
- Intermediate Care Services in the community
Key Responsibilities:
- Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role
Our Mission:
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our Values:
- We care
- We respect
- We listen
Diversity and Inclusion:
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
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Flexible Working:
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits Package:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union – for local financial advice
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Catharine Thomas
Job title: Assistant Directorate Manager Integrated Therapies
Email address: catharine.thomas@stockport.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 0161 419 5092
Catherine McKenna
Operational Pathway Lead
Email: catherine.mckenna@stockport.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0161 419 5270
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