Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Senior Occupational Therapist to join their busy Trauma and Orthopaedics team at Treliske Hospital. This role involves managing a varied caseload and providing effective Occupational Therapy input. Candidates should have a degree in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration, and extensive experience in an acute hospital setting, ideally in Trauma and Orthopaedics. The position offers a supportive working environment, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

In-service training program

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in an acute hospital setting, ideally in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied Trauma and Orthopaedic caseload.
• Provide Occupational Therapy for Trauma and Orthopaedic patients.
• Participate in service development and in-service training.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Effective communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Tools

ADL equipment

Mobility independence aids

Basic orthotics

Moving and handling equipment

Job description

We are looking for skilled and experienced Senior Occupational Therapists to join our friendly, busy Trauma and Orthopaedics team at Treliske Hospital.

You will have the opportunity to manage a varied Trauma and Orthopaedic caseload, including providing cover to our Trauma Assessment Unit.

We are looking for team members who can provide decisive and effective Occupational Therapy input.

Do you have leadership qualities, effective communication skills, a flexible approach and an ability to work under pressure, both as part of a team and independently?Can you demonstrate up to date clinical knowledge and training in this area? If so, then come and join us.

Main duties of the job

You will need to have excellent organisational skills, combined with a wide knowledge base and experience of working in Trauma and Orthopaedic services. You will be required to hold and manage a varied clinical caseload, formulating and delivering individual Occupational Therapy treatment for Trauma and Orthopaedic patients.

We will offer a supportive working environment in which to develop your clinical and interpersonal skills. CPD is actively supported through an in-service training program within the therapy team. There is also the opportunity to be involved in service development.

The Trauma Therapy team run a service over 7 days, of which participation is a requirement of the post.

We will consider part time working/flexible hours..

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly withvisitors during the busiest times of the year.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• HCPC registered
• Membership of the College of Occupational Therapy
• Membership of appropriate clinical interest groups.
• Evidence of further formal study
• Comprehensive experience of working in an acute hospital setting - ideally to include Trauma and Orthopaedics and musculoskeletal experience.
• A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, a good understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team
• Experience of working with Occupational Therapy students either as a clinical educator or supporting a clinical educator.
• Experience in the use of; ADL equipment, Mobility Independence aids, Basic orthotics Moving and handling equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate a broad depth of experience from working in a variety of fields
• Experience of assessing for, and fitting prefabricated supports and/or moulding bespoke splints and braces
• Evidence of having undertaken Clinical Educator training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.