Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pa pro/rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 02/02/2025 23:59
Interview date: 13/02/2025
Occupational Therapist Splint Making Workshop
Band 6
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466.
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the Splint Making Workshop Team.
The post is available full time but there is flexibility for consideration of part-time working. This position requires post-qualification experience in an acute NHS hospital setting, and experience in splint making or provision of orthoses is desirable. Interested applicants can be assured that they would be working in a respected and well-established team alongside experienced colleagues enabling skills to develop in a highly supportive environment.
The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of splinting provision within a diverse, interesting and predominantly T & O case mix where no 2 days are the same. You will be encouraged to use creativity and problem-solving skills to devise the optimal splinting solutions, and you will be involved in the end-to-end splinting process enabling you to make a tangible impact on patient care and recovery.
It is helpful to have a good knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
The department has strong links with the wider Multi-disciplinary Team and you will be working as an integral part of that MDT, demonstrating excellent communication skills. Experience of working as part of a Therapy Team and/or Multi-disciplinary Team is therefore required as well as evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy service to the specialist Splint Making Workshop.
The post holder will support the Trauma and Orthopaedic team providing a specialised and bespoke splinting service to both in and out-patients. There will be opportunity to supervise and support staff and students working within the team and to develop as a clinical educator.
It is a fast-paced environment so good prioritisation, delegation and time management skills along with the ability to work flexibly are essential. Involvement in service development, operational/clinical audit and research is encouraged.
The hours are in line with the service needs and may include longer days working Monday to Friday.
There will be regular supervision and relevant training offered to assist in your development.
Closing date of applications: 2 February 2025
Interview date: 13 February 2025
Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Key Facts:
* We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
* We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
* An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
* Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
* Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
* We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
* We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
* UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
* Previous experience in an outpatient area.
* Experience of splinting.
* Transferrable skills from previous posts.
Communication
* Well structured and concise application form.
* Stated why they want this post specifically.
* Demonstrated enthusiasm for the role.
* Ability to use IT systems - PowerPoint, Word, Trust systems.
* Evidence of carrying out formal and informal presentations.
* Participation in clinical audit.
* Participation in research projects.
Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
At UHDB, we offer different ways to work flexibly to each and every one of our colleagues, many of whom already work flexibly at all sites of the Trust.
For our roles we are open to discussing the possibility of part-time/reduced hours/compressed hours/flexible start and finish times/fixed/flexible shifts/annualised hours/term time hours/hybrid working – working partly in the trust/partly at home.
We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise to work with you to look at all the available options.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
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* the points-based immigration system.
* the EU settlement scheme.
* eVisa.
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