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Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist - Surgery (Maternity Cover)

Employer
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Location
Shrewsbury
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 per annum/pro rata
Closing date
10 Dec 2024
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Profession
Occupational therapist
Grade
Band 7
Hours
Part Time
We have an opportunity to work as a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist covering Maternity leave for 12 months. The post covers our General Surgical wards 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 Wards and this may include complex patients such as amputees. The post holder will 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.

About us

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!

The Therapy team includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy support workers including band 4s

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled job description.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Occupational Therapy Degree and HCPC registration
  • Evidence of highly specialist clinical training in relevant areas to enable clinical leadership.
  • MSc or evidence of study at MSc level


Experience in relevant area

Essential

  • Evidence of extensive experience in relevant area of clinical practice
  • Experience in audit and research
  • Evidence of teaching/presentation experience
  • Experience of working in the NHS


Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of CPD including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field


Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

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