Basic Grade Occupational Therapist

Employer: Department for Health and Social Services

Job number: SOJ14787

Closing date: 05-Jun-2023

Post requires 5 years residency: No

Post requires Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) clearance: Yes - Enhanced

Contract type: Permanent

Full time or part time: Full Time

Term time only: No

Working hours: 37 Hours per Week

Shift details: N/A

Salary: 47711 - 55293 GBP per year

Job summary

The Occupational Therapy Service are seeking an enthusiastic Basic Grade Occupational Therapist to work as part of a rotation across the various clinical areas of the Occupational Therapy Service. The rotational programme, which includes adult physical and paediatric settings, enables clinicians to gain increased clinical and professional knowledge across the breadth of Health and Community Services. The post holder must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy, be an effective communicator and have excellent organisational and IT skills. A clean current driving licence is essential and access to a suitable vehicle for work is required. The Occupational therapy Service on the beautiful island of Jersey are seeking an enthusiastic Basic Grade Occupational Therapist (UK band 5) to work across our departmental rotation in either Acute In-patients, Rehabilitation, Community, or Paediatric settings. The suitable candidate will hold a Degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) Successful candidates will need to demonstrate, flexibility, reliability, adaptability, self reliance, inner drive and the ability to problem solve. In return we will offer an environment where you can grow, are supported, can develop your skills across a range of therapeutic environments. Jersey is committed to the concept of “growing its own” and we invest heavily in the concept of staff development through encouraging staff to engage in projects designed to enhance service delivery. We offer training, supervision CPD and a generous relocation package. For an informal discussion please contact Samantha McManus s.mcmanus@health.gov.je