Occupational Therapist - Royal Stoke University Hospital

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is recruiting a Basic Grade Occupational Therapist for a full-time rotational post (37.5 hours, Band 5) across the Major Trauma Centre.

You will rotate through medical, surgical and specialised divisions at the two sites, gaining exposure to hand therapy, acute rehab, emergency portals and rehab across cardiology, dementia, amputee rehab and oncology/renal care.

Qualifications

• Degree or nearing completion in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration on commencement of post.
• Evidence of CPD is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Rotational post across Major Trauma Centre across medical, surgical and specialised divisions.
• Contribute to hand therapy, acute rehab, emergency portals, cardiology and medicine.
• Support discharge planning and equipment provision.

Skills

Self-development

Written communication

Interprofessional liaison

MH/Acute/Community

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Basic Grade Occupational Therapy Vacancy (Full time 37.5hrs, Band 5)

Job Summary

Are you due to qualify for your Occupational Therapy Degree? Or are you currently practicing as a Basic Grade but are interested in the experience that an acute hospital rotation will provide? If so, we have the job for you!

We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic Junior Occupational Therapist to undertake a post within the Therapy Teams at the University Hospital of North Midlands. This rotational post offers a wide range of opportunities to work in an exciting Major Trauma Centre across the medical, surgical and specialised divisions across both sites.

There are a wide range of rotational experiences available; hand therapy, acute rehab trauma unit, emergency portals, cardiology and medicine, dementia and delirium, amputee rehab, critical care, oncology and renal. For more detail of the type of skills and experience you will gain, please see ‘Main duties of the job’ below.

Main duties of the job

Below outlines details of the clinical opportunities available on this rotation:

Hand therapy - Treat patients in an out-patient setting who have hand injuries including splint design and fabrication.

Acute Rehab Trauma Unit - Early rehab of neuro surgical and poly trauma patients including cognitive and functional assessments.

Emergency Portals - Rapid decision making for patients in A&E to support discharge planning, equipment provision and admission avoidance.

Cardiology and General Medicine - Treat patients with medical conditions such as MND, Cardiology and post Critical Care Step down.

Dementia and Delirium (Frail Elderly) - Develop skills in frailty and falls management and supporting patients with dementia and delirium.

Amputee Rehabilitation (Surgery) - Treat patients following lower limb amputations including wheelchair and environmental assessments.

Oncology and Renal - Treat patients with oncology/renal conditions, including fast track discharge planning, manual handling assessments and equipment provision.

Critical care - Develop skills in anxiety management, cognitive assessments and early functional rehabilitation in a high dependency environment.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy or nearing completion
• Registered with HCPC on commencement of post

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of relevant CPD

Experience

Essential criteria

• Broad range of clinical placements as a student
• Demonstrate relevant work experience in general areas within the NHS

Desirable criteria

• Experience in an acute setting

Skills, Ability & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Motivated to self-develop
• Good communicator - in writing
• Ability to liaise with other professionals/agencies
• Mental Health/Acute/Community Experience