Senior Occupational Therapist - £1500 New Starter Premium
NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area: Occupational Therapist (Burns/Plastics/Head and Neck Team)
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
* Part time
* Flexible working
18.75 hours per week
Job ref: 276-6200705-KV
Site: Queen Victoria Hospital
Town: East Grinstead
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 02/12/2024 23:59
Welcome to Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and thank you for your interest.
We offer attractive benefits such as:
* Tailored personal development to support career aspirations, including accredited clinical and management development programmes.
* Flexible working arrangements for a work-life balance that suits you.
* A dedicated reward programme, offering a range of national and local discounts, cashback and tax relief schemes.
Sustainability
At Queen Victoria Hospital, we aim to be the first Net Zero Hospital in England. We empower all staff to create a sustainable health and care environment.
Please note: Past experience in one of the main specialisms is desirable but not essential as full training and support will be given to the right candidate.
This position has become available due to an internal promotion.
If you are successfully appointed to this role you will be eligible for a two-stage New Starter Premium of £1500 in total.
Main duties of the job
You must have excellent clinical skills, be proactive and self-motivated, and have a passion for maintaining high standards of care for our patients.
You will assess and treat a joint caseload of burns, plastics, and head and neck patients both as inpatients and outpatients.
The Burns, Plastics and Head and Neck OT/PT team at QVH consists of 10 individuals, 7 therapists and 3 rehabilitation assistants.
We can offer the opportunity:
* To work in a department with strong professional leadership.
* To be involved in clinical audit, research activities, and innovative practice.
* To work with a wide variety of patients within a shared caseload.
* For excellent CPD activities.
Working for our organisation
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care, and rehabilitation services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy service to a specialist caseload of complex burns, plastics, and head and neck patients.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent experience.
* Evidence of successful completion of relevant specialist short courses or postgraduate training.
Experience
* Significant experience as a basic grade Occupational Therapist.
* Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Attributes
* Able to prioritise.
* Flexible and adaptable.
* Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff.
The closing date given is a guide only. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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