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.
Main duties of the job
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 everyday 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.
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 organisational 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
The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer-facing roles.
Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.
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The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.
Contact Information
Name: Justine Judge
Job title: Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist in T&O
Email address: justinejudge1@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07974 584241
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