Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Rotational Occupational Therapist
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Are you a recently qualified OT looking to develop your skills and experience across a wide range of physical and mental health settings?
We are looking for OT’s to join our established and sought after Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotation.
Our Rotation Offers a Unique Opportunity
Our Rotation Offers a Unique Opportunity To Work In a Mix Of Clinical Areas Across Physical Health, Mental Health And Various Specialist Services. The Rotation Currently Includes
- Adult Mental Health (inpatient)
- Adult Learning Disability (community)
- Forensic Mental Health (inpatient)
- Stroke Rehabilitation (inpatient)
- Older Adult Mental Health (inpatient)
- Older Adult Mental Health (community)
- Community Therapy Service (community)
- Community Hospital rehabilitation (inpatient)
The rotation is focused in and around the city of Oxford, with some rotations based in the community hospitals to the south of the county. Each rotation is for a period of 8 months (subject to change).
This role will require you to travel countywide across the Trusts sites on a regular basis. You must therefore be comfortable with driving for work purposes and able to travel freely within the hours of the role. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Key Responsibilities
To provide Occupational Therapy that is evidence based and follows client-centred principles. This will include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the outcome of interventions, documenting all stages of the process.
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- Interventions may be carried out in hospital, community settings or during home visits.
- To develop skills and knowledge through participation in the Flyer Preceptorship Programme and other post-graduate opportunities.
- To participate effectively as a full member of the multidisciplinary team.
- To contribute to the education of occupational therapy students and apprentices.
- To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team establishing effective relationships with colleagues to benefit the treatment of clients in each setting. This will include contributing to decision making about client care programmes.
You'll be supported by experienced Occupational Therapists and a wider multidisciplinary team from day one. Newly qualified OTs can complete our award-winning Flyer Programme preceptorship, alongside monthly Band 5 CPD and peer support sessions. Our rotational programme offers experience across a wide range of clinical areas, providing an excellent foundation for your career. We're committed to helping you grow through our Career Development Framework, with opportunities to develop in clinical practice, leadership, education, research and quality improvement.
About Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
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Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
Benefits
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Sophie Wenham-Wallace
- Job title: AHP Workforce Administrator
- Email address: sophie.wenham-wallace@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07443143122
Contact Sophie Wenham-Wallace
Rachael Stamp, AHP Rotation Lead - rachael.stamp@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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