Band 6 - Burns and Plastics Therapist (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist)

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

We have an exciting opportunity to work in the burns and plastics team at Chelsea and Westminster hospital.

The post holder will join a dynamic and highly skilled team and will have the opportunity to cover a wide scope of settings from ICU to community rehabilitation of burns patients. We are looking for a dynamic Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with excellent assessment and treatment skills who is keen to learn and be part of the team.

Main duties of the job

The position is split between inpatient and outpatient care and following up patients care into the community to complete their rehabilitation journey.

The position holder will have a clinical caseload of ICU care as well as inpatient, outpatient and community cases of both adult and paediatric patients with burn and plastics injuries.

The successful applicant must be competent and efficient at patient assessment, formation of treatment plans as well as having teaching and supervision skills.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A& E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This position is part of the burns therapy team, a team of 13 members of therapy staff dedicated to the assessment, treatment and management of staff both in hospital and outpatient care.

The post holder is responsible for their own caseload of both in and outpatient care as well as teaching and supervision of more junior staff.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of on-going CPD since qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a qualified therapist in burns and/or plastics and/or hand therapy
• Experience of working as a qualified therapist in Respiratory, ICU and critical care settings
• Experience as a qualified band 6 therapist working in paediatric therapy
• Participation in in-service training programs

Desirable

• Experience working in an outpatient setting

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

Fulham

SW10 9NH

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