Occupational Therapist

3 months ago

StokeonTrent, United Kingdom University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

Basic Grade Occupational Therapy Vacancy (Full time , Band 5)

Job Summary

Are you due to qualify for your Occupational Therapy Degree in 2023? Or are you currently practicing as a Basic Grade but are interested in the experience that an acute hospital rotation will provide? If so, we have the job for you

We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic Junior Occupational Therapist to undertake a post within the Therapy Teams at the University Hospital of North Midlands. This rotational post offers a wide range of opportunities to work in an exciting Major Trauma Centre across the medical, surgical and specialised divisions across both sites.

There are a wide range of rotational experiences available; hand therapy, acute rehab trauma unit, emergency portals, cardiology and medicine, dementia and delirium, amputee rehab, critical care, oncology and renal. For more detail of the type of skills and experience you will gain, please see 'Main duties of the job' below.

Main duties of the job

Below outlines details of the clinical opportunities available on this rotation:

Hand therapy -Treat patients in an out-patient setting who have hand injuries including splint design and fabrication.

Acute Rehab Trauma Unit -Early rehab of neuro surgical and poly trauma patients including cognitive and functional assessments.

Emergency Portals -Rapid decision making for patients in A&E to support discharge planning, equipment provision and admission avoidance.

Cardiology and General Medicine -Treat patients with medical conditions such as MND, Cardiology and post Critical Care Step down.

Dementia and Delirium (Frail Elderly)- Develop skills in frailty and falls management and supporting patients with dementia and delirium.

Amputee Rehabilitation (Surgery) -Treat patients following lower limb amputations including wheelchair and environmental assessments.

Oncology and Renal Treat patients with oncology/renal conditions, including fast track discharge planning, manual handling assessments and equipment provision.

Critical care - Develop skills in anxiety management, cognitive assessments and early functional rehabilitation in a high dependency environment.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy or nearing completion Registered with HCPC on commencement of post

Desirable

Evidence of relevant CPD

Experience

Essential

Demonstrate evidence in a range of clinical placements as a student Demonstrate relevant work experience in general areas within the NHS

Desirable

Mental Health/Acute Community Experience

Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to travel to and work across multiple sites

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