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East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
About
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. We also provide some specialist services for a wider population, including renal services in Medway and Maidstone and a cardiac service for all of Kent based at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford.
Our Vision and Values
We have a national and international reputation for delivering high quality specialist care, particularly in cancer, kidney disease, stroke and vascular services. We value and pursue excellence in research and innovation. Our Trust has been ranked first in Kent for clinical research studies, as well as consistently recruiting high numbers of patients into research trials.
As a teaching Trust we play a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, working closely with local universities and Kings College University in London. We are on an exciting journey of transformation, with a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work.
Key Details
Location:
Site: QEQM
Address: Ramsgate Road
Town: Margate
Postcode: CT9 4AN
Major / Minor Region: Kent
Contract Type & Working Pattern:
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 18.75 hours per week
Part time
Flexible working
Salary:
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary Period: Yearly
Grade: (Band 6)
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the inpatient therapy team at QEQM! We are looking for a band 6 Occupational Therapist with a passion for working in Trauma and Orthopaedics. This is a permanent post and working part time (18.75 hours / week).
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team across the Trauma and Orthopaedic wards and will be part of a team consisting of band 7 OTs and Physios, band 6 OTs and Physios, band 5s, 4s and 3s.
We offer vast opportunities for CPD and learning across the Trauma and Orthopaedic Team and also regular supervision. Upon joining us we will support you with your progression (and can also offer a developmental post from a band 5 to a 6) both clinically and with leadership skills.
Responsibilities:
Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of holistic therapy intervention for patients on the Trauma and Orthopaedic wards. To be an integral part in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients within Orthopaedics and working closely with the physiotherapists.
You will need to be able to work independently and be able to delegate appropriately to band 4 assistant practitioners. You will contribute to the development of the service and be involved in supporting staff through the appraisal process.
Working for Our Organisation:
We are a very close team all working together and supporting each other to manage and develop the service. You will have access to supervision and appraisals to develop your clinical and management skills and opportunities to develop leadership skills through various training programs.
We strive to embed the "we care" values into every day working practice ensuring that everyone who passes through the unit has an individualised program of care.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities:
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Applicant Requirements:
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Qualifications:
* BSc Occupational Therapist
* HCPC Registration
Skills:
* Highly developed clinical skills in Trauma and Orthopaedics
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent organisational skills
* Excellent time management
Experience:
* 18 months post graduate experience in relevant specialist area of Inpatients, general rotations
* Proven record of providing high quality intervention for high risk patients
* Experience working within a fast pace setting
Knowledge:
* Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE and CQC
* Knowledge of up to date clinical / evidenced based practice
* Knowledge of discharge pathways
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