Bank Occupational Therapist

Bank Occupational Therapist

Contract

Permanent Bank Contract

Location

Cross Site – Heald Green and Little Hulton

Salary

Hospice Band 6, £19.64 per hour

Competency Frameworks are used to determine pay levels on appointment to a post and also pay progression whilst in post. Individual competencies within the Competency Frameworks are aligned to qualifications, knowledge and skills.

Hours

Ad hoc to cover service needs. The service operates between 08-00 and 17-00hrs, Monday to Friday.

Introduction

At St Ann’s, there’s one thing that motivates us, and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.

We’re continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure St Ann’s is in the best shape possible for future generations.

You’ll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

The Role

• The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the effective delivery of Occupational Therapy services to inpatients and outpatients at the hospice.
• The postholder will carry out clinical duties in accordance with hospice policies, procedures and standards.
• The post holder must act in accordance with professional Codes of Conduct at all times and will contribute and work collaboratively with the wider MDT in line with the clinical and hospice strategy, values and business objectives.
• The post holder will deliver specialist clinical services as a Bank Occupational Therapist
• St Ann’s delivers a service across 2 sites and the post holder will lead a service that delivers services across both sites. There will therefore be occasions where you are required to travel and provide cross-site cover.

The Person

• Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with an interest or skills in Palliative Care?
• Can you demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member, managing competing practices?
• You must be passionate about our patients and a collaborative colleague.
• Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values of St Ann’s Hospice.

Key Benefits

• 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
• Free parking
• Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution. Ability to continue with a previously held NHS pension (subject to making contributions into the scheme in the previous 12 months).
• Life cover (Scottish Widows Pension scheme)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rate for part-time)
• Heath cash plan
• Discounted lunches on site
• Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
• Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a structured development framework
• IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

Call to action – How to Apply

Please click here to apply via NHS Jobs.

Please contact Gemma Spedding, Advanced Occupational Therapist for an informal chat on 0161 498 3659.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice.

Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Closing Date: 12th November 2024

Interview Date: 25th November 2024