Specialist Orthopaedic Occupational Therapist
4 weeks ago
Job summary
Due to career progression an exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated and flexible Occupational Therapist to join the Orthopaedic Inpatient Therapy team.
The post holder will work with a large dynamic team of professionals and offers exciting opportunities to be involved in pioneering work. Previous projects have included removing post operative hip precautions, setting up day case arthroplasty surgery and contributing to the development of the inpatient splinting and bracing service.
The Orthopaedic service provides rehabilitation for a diverse client group throughout the South Yorkshire region. The Trust is a regional major trauma centre. The successful candidate will have the the opportunity to develop their skills treating patients with a wide range of conditions including major trauma, acute spinal injuries, Ilizarov and external fixator frames, fractured neck of Femurs and much more.
The post holder will be involved in service improvement projects, staff development and education and will work under the direct supervision and support of a clinical specialist Occupational Therapist.
The role requires working primarily at the Northern General Hospital. Successful candidates will also contribute to the Orthopaedic weekend roster.
Main duties of the job
Are you a qualified Occupational Therapist with :-
A BSc in Occupational Therapy.
Post graduate experience; sufficient to acquire core competencies in Occupational Therapy practice.
The knowledge and skills to manage a complex specialist caseload of orthopaedic patients.
Effective Interpersonal, communication and team working skills and a positive, proactive approach.
Evidence of continuous personal & professional development.
Competency in clinical reasoning, processes & practices.
Able to act on own initiative, organise and prioritise work and manage multiple tasks.
Able to maintain accurate written records & statistics.
Calm approach to changing work situations.
Able to teach and motivate others.
Ability to clearly demonstrate PROUD values throughout all aspects of work.
About us
We Offer:
Support, supervision and opportunities for Continuing Professional Development.
An environment that facilitates team working and collaborative working.
The opportunity to shape and develop the Occupational Therapy Service in line with local and government initiatives.
Appropriate training in fracture bracing and splinting.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent Current HCPC registration Short Specialist post-registration training programmes
Experience
Essential
Post-registration experience of sufficient to acquire core competencies in Occupational Therapy practice for medical, surgical and neurological conditions and the knowledge and skill to manage a complex specialist caseload in the chosen field
Desirable
Clinical Governance or Health & Safety, link worker Member of special Interest Group Fieldwork educators Course Clinical Effectiveness course/Project
Further Training
Essential
Evidence of continuous personal & professional development Good post-registration theoretical and practical knowledge of therapy practice in chosen field
Desirable
Evidence-Based Practice Clinical Governance
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
Competency in occupational therapy clinical reasoning, processes & practices Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills Able to maintain confidentiality Able to act on own initiative, organise and prioritise work and manage multiple tasks Able to maintain accurate written records & statistics Calm approach to changing work situations Able to teach and motivate others
Desirable
Understanding of therapy in an acute hospital IT literate Understanding of stress and ability to help others cope under pressure
Other Factors
Essential
Flexible and reliable approach to working practices Positive , proactive attitude to patient care and teamwork-
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