Job summary
Employer heading
Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist - Surgery (Maternity Cover)
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
We have an opportunity to work as a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist covering Maternity leave for 12 months. The post covers our General Surgical wards and our Oncology ward at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
The Therapy team includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy support workers including band 4s.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide specialist Occupational Therapy treatment to patients within our Surgical Wards and this may include complex patients such as amputees. The post holder will also work clinically on the Oncology ward, holding a complex caseload which may include Fast track patients and those with malignant spinal cord compression.
As Clinical Lead the post holder will be responsible for clinical leadership and support to the team in the form of appraisal and supervision. They will also act as an expert resource to the wider Therapy Team.
Working for our organisation
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
The Therapy team includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy support workers including band 4s
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled job description.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Occupational Therapy Degree and HCPC registration
- Evidence of highly specialist clinical training in relevant areas to enable clinical leadership.
- MSc or evidence of study at MSc level
Experience in relevant area
Essential criteria
- Evidence of extensive experience in relevant area of clinical practice
- Experience in audit and research
- Evidence of teaching/presentation experience
- Experience of working in the NHS
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of CPD including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Sandy
- Job title
- Therapy Inpatient Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07394401540
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
- Telephone
- 01743 492402
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