East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
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 working part-time (18.75 hours/week).
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team across the Trauma and Orthopaedic wards, 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, along with regular supervision. Upon joining us, we will support your progression (and can also offer a developmental post from a band 5 to a 6) both clinically and with leadership skills.
Main Duties of the Job
Assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of holistic therapy intervention for patients on the Trauma and Orthopaedic wards. You will be an integral part of the treatment and rehabilitation of patients within Orthopaedics, working closely with the physiotherapists.
You will need to work independently and delegate appropriately to band 4 assistant practitioners.
You will contribute to the development of the service and support staff through the appraisal process.
About Us
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, along with opportunities to develop leadership skills through various training programs.
We strive to embed the "we care" values into everyday working practice, ensuring that everyone who passes through the unit has an individualized program of care.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programs are used, the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants from seeking appropriate support with applications if needed for any declared disability.
Job 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc Occupational Therapist
* HCPC Registration
* Member of COT
Skills
* Highly developed clinical skills in Trauma and Orthopaedics
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent organizational skills
* Evidence of working within an acute inpatient setting
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-paced setting
* Experience managing challenging situations
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/evidence-based practice
* Experience providing complex assessments and discharge planning
* Experience using appropriate outcome measures linked to the assessment of orthopaedic patients
* Knowledge of the extended role of Occupational Therapy within discharge pathways
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist in T&O
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