This role is an exciting opportunity for am experienced clinician to join the upper limb therapy team.

You will have access to the monthly Quality Improvement Half Days and should have a commitment to quality together with the drive to continuously improve care. You will be expected to engage in activities to evaluate and develop practice and be able to travel as our services are delivered across a number of locations. The department is research-active, participating in several multi-centre trials with clinicians undertaking PhD study and other research training.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an OT who has an interest in further developing their skills in the fabrication and fitting of thermoplastic hand splints post injury, surgery and/or for arthritis. Prior knowledge in splinting is essential. The post will involve developing the skills to assess and treat acute hand trauma patients, chronic hand conditions, and will involve working in outpatient therapy clinics and MDT dressing clinics.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately �600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.

Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.

We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:

Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff

Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do

Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience working as an Occupational Therapist within an NHS setting
• Experience in creating Thermoplastic Splints

Desirable

• Involvement in audit and research

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HPC Registration

Desirable

• Portfolio evidence of development Membership of B.A.O.T.
• Member of Royal Collage of Occupational Therapists

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust- BMEC

Lyndon

West Bromwich

B714HJ

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