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Job summary

Main area
Surgery
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
12 months (Fixed term for maternity cover)
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Working days Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
Job ref
223-SOT-632-C
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/11/2024 23:59

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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

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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

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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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