Job description

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapists to join our multi-disciplinary inpatient and community teams based in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

You will have a good knowledge base, excellent communication skills and a flexible and positive attitude. You should have a caring, non-judgmental and inclusive attitude and be committed to the delivery of safe, high quality care.

The Trust offers a development band 5 to 6 pathway for Occupational Therapists working within both community and inpatient services.

• Our Occupational Therapists maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for our patients
• Our Occupational Therapists participate in individual and group therapies
• Our Occupational Therapists encourage patients’ participation in the assessment, planning and evaluation processes related to their needs
• Our team members contribute to the development of the Trust's services
• We are committed to providing high quality, regular and supportive management and clinical supervision for all team members
• The work is fast paced and challenging but the teams are lively, dynamic and supportive
• You will join a team of engaging, innovative and motivated individuals who will support you to develop your skills and knowledge
• Our teams are committed to the delivery of safe, high quality care

Our teams work hard to ensure high quality patient centred care is at the heart of everything we do and our staff are supported in their roles and encouraged to develop. As a team member you will receive ongoing support and development to enhance the care you provide to the people we support.

Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Staff accommodation
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

This is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate and develop your skills and ability, whilst continually improving services and providing hands on quality care to our service users.

Please note that there is a financial and pastoral support package available to internationally educated Occupational Therapists who are looking to relocate to the UK.

Please note:

• New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
• Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
• Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
• Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
• We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
• Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.