Advanced Occupational Therapist
3 months ago
Job summary
Are you ready to elevate your career in a place where your expertise truly matters? Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) an internationally renowned specialist hospital, invites you to join our dynamic team as Band 7 Occupational Therapist.
The team is expanding and following internal promotions we are now looking for an Occupational Therapist who has transferable skills and leadership experience to co- lead our team with the Physiotherapy Clinical Lead. The team supports patients who have had a burn injury at all stages of their journey and we ensure safe discharges as well as inpatient rehabilitation where needed for patients who have had plastic or head and neck cancer surgery. We recognise that these are specialist areas and the multidisciplinary team members as well as your direct team will support you to learn new specialist skills.
If you're passionate about making a real impact on patients' lives, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Main duties of the job
You will be a specialist Occupational Therapist who can deliver advanced clinical assessments and treatments to a caseload of adult and paediatric patients. Your role will also include creating and delivering bespoke training to less experienced therapists, students, support workers and the wider MDT.
Alongside these advanced clinical skills we are looking for an inspirational and compassionate leader who will join together in departmental initiatives with peers across our 7 other therapy teams based at QVH. Our vision is to help people achieve their potential and as part of the senior leadership team in therapies you will drive forward change to facilitate this.
As the joint clinical lead therapist you will provide the day to day management for team members, clinical and professional supervision for those you line manage including the therapists and rehabilitation assistance. You will also get the opportunity to engage in multiple professional activities including MDT steering groups, working groups and attend networking opportunities across the South East.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached material prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts webpageHomepage - Queen Victoria Hospital ( publicationsPublications & policies - Queen Victoria Hospital ( information about working for Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience we need then don't delay, apply today or contact us to discuss the role and if wished arrange an informal visit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Masters level degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent experience. Evidence of relevant postgraduate education and training.
Experience
Essential
Significant postgraduate clinical experience in relevant field. Experience in delivering clinical education and supervision to staff and students. Experienced in the audit process with a good understanding of quality issues.-
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