Specialist Occupational Therapist

1 month ago


Shrewsbury, United Kingdom The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist looking for a band 6 role in General Surgery?

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to utilise and develop your clinical skills & leadership abilities? If so, our static Band 6 Occupational Therapy position may be perfect for you.

All of our specialist Occupational Therapists receive supervision & mentorship from a member of our highly specialist team. They will offer direction in terms of clinical development and leadership development, whilst you continue to learn & utilise the holistic patient centred therapy skills core to the Occupational Therapy profession.

1 part-time job share ( WTE) position is available at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Informal conversations about the opportunity are welcome.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Support workers and nursing staff to achieve patient's rehabilitation and discharge goals within the General Surgical setting. This will include management and discharge of Amputee patients.

Successful candidates will be expected to work hours across Wednesday to Friday including weekend working . This post is based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

About us

We offer a job plan for all staff including:

Protected time for Specialist Professional Activities (SPA's) Supervision on a 6-8 weekly basis Excellent induction period across all clinical areas Mentorship with new skills, post induction period Training and development in team, across the peer group, across organisations and also external such as annual congress Integrated working across Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy Opportunities for roles such as staff side representative, health and safety link worker

You are supported by a stable team of experienced staff.

Shropshire is a fantastic area and a great place to enjoy many physical activities such as: biking, running, hiking, and even more for the more adventurous of you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE

Essential

As required for entry into University for professional training Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy Registered with Health and Care Professions Council Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas Evidence of broad range of pre and post qualication experience Evidence of NHS experience in relevant area of clinical Practice Evidence of teaching/ student experience Experience in audit and research

SKILLS

Essential

Evidence of leadership ability Organisation, planning, prioritisation and decision making skills IT Skills relevant to the role

Registration

Essential

Registered on HCPC

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