Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist-Surgery and Gastroenterology

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England seeks a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join their Surgery, Oncology, and Critical Care team. The role involves providing specialized treatment to complex patients in surgical and gastroenterology wards, with responsibilities including clinical leadership and team support. This position is an opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Occupational Therapy, particularly in surgical and oncology settings.
• Ability to manage complex patient caseloads, including amputees and oncology patients.
• Leadership skills for appraising and supervising team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Occupational Therapy treatment to patients in surgical and gastroenterology wards.
• Clinical leadership and support to the therapy team.
• Act as an expert resource within the Therapy Team.

Job description

Job overview

We have an opportunity to work as a Band 7 Occupational Therapist within our Surgery, oncology and critical Care team at RSH. The post covers our General Surgical wards, Gastroenterology ward 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 and Gastroenterology Wards and this may include complex patients such as amputees. The post holder may 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 your 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!