An excellent opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to gain employment at this regional Hands and Burns/Plastics/Head and Neck unit with a reputation for clinical excellence.

This post incorporates two ongoing rotations of 9 months, one in Hand Therapy and one on the Burns/Plastics/ Head and Neck wards. Both teams are friendly and dynamic and look forward to welcoming a new member. We operate a Monday to Friday service and have no plans currently to undertake 7 day working. You will receive excellent supervision in both teams from experienced and long-standing senior staff. Opportunities are given for external training as well as a comprehensive in-house package. Previous experience in these specialist area's is beneficial but not essential.

We can offer you the opportunity:

• to work in departments with an excellent international reputation and wide variety of caseload
• to work with strong clinical and managerial supervision and leadership
• for excellent CPD activities - In-service training, doctors teaching, library support, regular supervision, funding to attend courses and conferences as well as extra 1:1 support when first starting the role.
• to take initiative with service development projects and audit in collaboration with other team members
• to work within effective, supportive and cohesive multi-disciplinary teams

Main duties of the job

The Hand Therapy rotation involves the assessment, diagnosis and formulation of hand therapy treatment to both inpatients and outpatients, referred from Consultants & GP's, in order to maximise patient recovery and function.

The Burns/Plastics/Head and Neck rotation involves the assessment, diagnosis and formulation of therapy treatment to both inpatients and outpatients (adults and paediatrics) to the burns and plastics unit and plastics wards, in order to maximise patient recovery, function and safe discharge. This will include the Critical Care Unit and Enhanced Recovery Area.

About us

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.

At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached material prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts webpageHomepage - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk)and publicationsPublications & policies - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk)for information about working for Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience we need then don't delay, apply today or contact us to discuss the role and if wished arrange an informal visit.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or able to demonstrate specialist knowledge within this field through practical experience
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Short specialist courses

Experience

Essential

• Working knowledge of broad range of conditions relating to functional impairment

Desirable

• Experience of working as part of a therapy and/or multidisciplinary team
• Involvement in audit, research and understanding of quality issues

Skills

Essential

• Able to present information written and orally in a clear and logical manner

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the application and analysis of standardised and non-standardised assessment tools.
• Ability to carry out patient assessments and intervention, including manual handling techniques as required

Employer details

Employer name

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH193DZ

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276-6468530-KV