Band 5 Occupational Therapist - Acute Therapies Vascular/SurgeryBand 5

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Band 5 Occupational Therapist - Acute Therapies Vascular/SurgeryBand 5, Bournemouth

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Client:

University Hospitals Dorset

Location:

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job overview

Are you passionate about working with adults with complex occupational therapy needs? An opportunity has arisen for a junior occupational therapist to join our Inpatient Acute Therapy team. The successful candidate will be supported to develop skills within vascular services, including post-amputation care. This role involves working across medical, cardiology, haematology, surgical, critical care, and front door services, with opportunities for weekend work. The role offers a comprehensive understanding of the vascular and surgical patient journey, from emergency admission to transition home.

Main duties include working holistically across professional boundaries, service development, and collaboration with professionals within the hospital and community. For full duties, see the attached job description.

To be successful, you should have:

• Experience as an occupational therapist
• Willingness to participate in 7-day rota work
• Ability to drive and hold a clean driver’s license

We consider both full-time and part-time applicants. The base location is Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Interview date is to be confirmed.

Our values as #TeamUHD underpin our approach to patient care and teamwork. UHD is investing in services following the merger and the New Hospital Programme, which may involve temporary or permanent site changes. Interviewers will be happy to answer questions at interview.

For more details, please read the full job description and person specification attached to this advert.

Person specification

Education

• Essential: BSc (Hons)/MSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy; HCPC Registration
• Desirable: Member of British Association of Occupational Therapy

Skills

• Ability to assess, manage & treat acute presentations independently
• Skills in goal setting & outcome evaluation
• Good communication & problem-solving skills
• Reflective practitioner

Experience

• Clinical experience in core areas including acute hospital or community settings
• Desire to work with surgical and vascular patients
• Desirable: Experience in orthopaedics, neurology, community work, and working with post-amputation or vascular surgery patients; 12+ months NHS or comparable experience; Wheelchair accreditation

Personal Attributes

• Flexibility, ability to work under pressure, and respond to urgent requests
• Ability to drive, use a computer, and handle difficult situations
• Effective team worker with good time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to produce clear documentation and reports

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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom