Specialist (Rotational) Frailty Occupational Therapist
Are you passionate about working with older people? An opportunity has arisen for a senior Occupational Therapist to join our older persons' therapy team. As the successful post holder, you will be encouraged and supported to develop extended skills and advanced practice in frailty with our highly regarded, innovative, and motivated Older Persons Services Team.
Our rotational post provides opportunities to work as part of the therapy team covering:
* Emergency Department (ED) & Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC)
* Older Persons Assessment Unit (OPAU)
* Older Persons wards
* Older Persons outliers
* Day Hospital - offering specialist clinics and community outreach
This provides therapists with an opportunity to develop a full and rich understanding of our patient's journey, from emergency admission to their transition home to outreach and bespoke community interventions.
Base: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Main duties of the job:
Expectations of the post holder would include working holistically across professional boundaries, service development, supporting and supervising junior staff, and opportunities to work alongside a range of experienced professionals both within the hospital and community.
To be successful in securing this post, you will have:
* 2 years experience working as an Occupational Therapist covering core rotations
* Experience working at a junior level within the NHS is essential
* Willing to participate in 7 day working on a rota basis
* Ability to drive, hold a clean drivers licence and have access to a car for work purposes
Previous applicants need not apply.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
Carla McCarthy or Clare Wilcox
UHD Older Persons Clinical Lead Therapists
Email: rbhopstherapyclinicalleads@uhd.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0300 019 6191
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Job Description:
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Responsibilities:
Job responsibilities include:
* 2+ years experience within the NHS
* Band 5 Occupational Therapy experience covering core areas: Older adults, Neurology, Hand/Orthopaedics, Acute
* NHS Experience in an acute physical setting
Qualifications Essential:
* BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Degree
* HCPC Registration
Other requirements Essential:
* Ability to drive, hold a clean drivers licence
* Ability to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Employer details:
Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers
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