Main area Occupational Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday) Job ref 276-6862539-AC
Employer Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Queen Victoria Hospital Town East Grinstead Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 05/01/2025 23:59
Rotational Occupational Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 5
Welcome to Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and thank you for your interest. An excellent opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to gain employment at Queen Victoria Hospital. This post incorporates three ongoing rotations of 8 months, one in Hand Therapy, second on the Burns/Plastics/ Head and Neck wards and the third in community rehabilitation team. All teams are friendly and dynamic and look forward to welcoming a new member. 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 areas is beneficial but not essential. 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. The Community Rehabilitation team treats a caseload of patients as outpatients attending the unit in single session or group and also delivers rehabilitative therapy within patients' residences in the local area. Person specification
Qualifications
Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or able to demonstrate specialist knowledge within this field through practical experience HCPC Registration Short specialist courses Experience
Working knowledge of broad range of conditions relating to functional impairment Experience of working as part of a therapy and/or multidisciplinary team Involvement in audit, research and understanding of quality issues Skills
Able to present information written and orally in a clear and logical manner Knowledge
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 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). 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. You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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NHS AfC: Band 5
Welcome to Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and thank you for your interest. An excellent opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to gain employment at Queen Victoria Hospital. This post incorporates three ongoing rotations of 8 months, one in Hand Therapy, second on the Burns/Plastics/ Head and Neck wards and the third in community rehabilitation team. All teams are friendly and dynamic and look forward to welcoming a new member. 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 areas is beneficial but not essential. 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. The Community Rehabilitation team treats a caseload of patients as outpatients attending the unit in single session or group and also delivers rehabilitative therapy within patients' residences in the local area. Person specification
Qualifications
Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or able to demonstrate specialist knowledge within this field through practical experience HCPC Registration Short specialist courses Experience
Working knowledge of broad range of conditions relating to functional impairment Experience of working as part of a therapy and/or multidisciplinary team Involvement in audit, research and understanding of quality issues Skills
Able to present information written and orally in a clear and logical manner Knowledge
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 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). 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. You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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