NHS

Specialist Occupational Therapist


Pay37,338.00 - 44,962.00 / year
LocationHull/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: E9810-25-0186?language=en&page=778&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Are you passionate about working in the community? Would you enjoy working in a multidisciplinary team that has patient goals at the heart of it's care? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

      We are looking for an experienced and motivated Specialist Occupational Therapist to work in our Community Rehabilitation team. We assess and treat patients who live in Hull and the East Riding, and therefore the ability to travel across the area is integral to the role, as we see our patients in their own homes.

      The team is made up of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Associate Practitioners. We work with people who have either physical or neurological conditions , and the role is very varied, including carrying out holistic assessments in people's own homes, agreeing goals and providing personalised rehab plans, recommending adaptive equipment, practicing functional activities and collaborating with external agencies in order to support people to live safely and meaningfully at home.

      Main duties of the job

      We are looking for a qualified OT who has: HCPC registration Community Rehab experience at Band 5 or Band 6 level Excellent communication skills and strong clinical reasoning skills, Confidence in working independently in the community setting A pro-active and person centered approach to care.

      Our team can offer you the opportunity to contribute to service development, access to clinical supervision and training/CPD, and the chance to work in a role that has a positive impact on the lives of the people we work with.

      For an informal chat about this role, please contact Mel Haynes, Operations Manager on 07525 873572.

      About us

      At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

      Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard at CHCP you have a real voice.

      Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

      As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we're pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.

      Details

      Date posted

      23 June 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 6

      Salary

      £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa/pr

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      810-7267716-A

      Job locations

      Highlands Health Centre

      Lothian Way

      Hull

      HU7 5DD


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Current HCPC professional registration
      • Degree / diploma on Physiotherapy or Occupational therapy

      Desirable

      • Post Graduate Diploma in relevant specialist area or Professional qualification to Degree level supplemented by specialist accredited training and experience in specialist field(s) equivalent to post graduate diploma level.

      Knowledge

      Essential

      • Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation and guidance relevant to clinical and service area
      • Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area.
      • Specialist understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area.
      • Evidence of undertaking audits/surveys
      • Basic IT skills

      Desirable

      • Member of specialist interest group/network, locally or regionally
      • Develop to advanced/expert understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area.

      Experience

      Essential

      • Evidence of sound post-registration professional practice
      • Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at a specialist level of care
      • Experience of multi-agency/professional working
      • Experience of case load management within specialist service area
      • Evidence of promoting/supporting active patient/relative involvement/participation

      Desirable

      • Experience of complex case load management within specialist service area
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Current HCPC professional registration
      • Degree / diploma on Physiotherapy or Occupational therapy

      Desirable

      • Post Graduate Diploma in relevant specialist area or Professional qualification to Degree level supplemented by specialist accredited training and experience in specialist field(s) equivalent to post graduate diploma level.

      Knowledge

      Essential

      • Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation and guidance relevant to clinical and service area
      • Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area.
      • Specialist understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area.
      • Evidence of undertaking audits/surveys
      • Basic IT skills

      Desirable

      • Member of specialist interest group/network, locally or regionally
      • Develop to advanced/expert understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area.

      Experience

      Essential

      • Evidence of sound post-registration professional practice
      • Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at a specialist level of care
      • Experience of multi-agency/professional working
      • Experience of case load management within specialist service area
      • Evidence of promoting/supporting active patient/relative involvement/participation

      Desirable

      • Experience of complex case load management within specialist service area

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      City Health Care Partnership CIC

      Address

      Highlands Health Centre

      Lothian Way

      Hull

      HU7 5DD


      Employer's website

      https://www.chcpcic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      City Health Care Partnership CIC

      Address

      Highlands Health Centre

      Lothian Way

      Hull

      HU7 5DD


      Employer's website

      https://www.chcpcic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

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