University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join UHDB out-patient Rheumatology Therapy Team. The Occupational Therapist will be based at Queen's Hospital Burton with cross-site working at our community sites (Samuel Johnson Hospital and Sir Robert Peel Hospital). This is a full-time post working 37.5 hours weekly from Monday through to Friday. The Occupational Therapist will carry out skilled work in respect of the assessment and treatment of patients with Rheumatological conditions which will include complex and / or chronic conditions. To provide specialist skills which enable patients to explore, achieve and maximise their independence and maintain quality of life in the activities of daily living - areas of personal care, domestic, leisure and productive activities. Work independently and be responsible for own individual caseload. You will also be part of a multidisciplinary team. The Occupational Therapist will liaise closely with the senior Occupational Therapist (and receive supervision in complex cases). The Occupational Therapist will also liaise with other professional groups within the Trust and with external agencies as necessary. Prior experience as a senior OT is not essential if you have gained relevant skills and experience as a Band 5 and have a passion for the area of Rheumatology Medicine. Main duties of the job
If you join our team we can offer: Support from Clinical Team Leader, Clinical lead OT A friendly environment where the development of all staff is nurtured and encouraged. Regular Rheumatology Therapy team in-service training with further development opportunities. Support to attend other appropriate training Trust commitment to CPD, annual appraisal and regular supervision. Main Duties of the job: Manage, plan & prioritise patient care and own caseload Provide specialist assessment, clinical reasoning and treatment for a variety of Rheumatological conditions Lead on patient groups for newly diagnosed patients and diagnosis specific hand groups To be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, liaising and working with other Trust staff in the management of the patients' care appropriate to the service area Provide support to band 5 / students and assistants Support training and service development Closing date of applications: 30 January 2025 Interview date: 13 February 2025 About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4 th
busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Degree or equivalent in OT HCPC registered / RCOT Experience
Experience in supervising staff Evidence of working in out-patient clinics Secondary or Acute NHS Able to plan and prioritise caseload Evidence of teaching / delivering training Experience working in a hand unit Skills
Evidence of good communication / written skills Evidence in audits Evidence of CPD Evidence of team leadership Evidence of special interest group Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join UHDB out-patient Rheumatology Therapy Team. The Occupational Therapist will be based at Queen's Hospital Burton with cross-site working at our community sites (Samuel Johnson Hospital and Sir Robert Peel Hospital). This is a full-time post working 37.5 hours weekly from Monday through to Friday. The Occupational Therapist will carry out skilled work in respect of the assessment and treatment of patients with Rheumatological conditions which will include complex and / or chronic conditions. To provide specialist skills which enable patients to explore, achieve and maximise their independence and maintain quality of life in the activities of daily living - areas of personal care, domestic, leisure and productive activities. Work independently and be responsible for own individual caseload. You will also be part of a multidisciplinary team. The Occupational Therapist will liaise closely with the senior Occupational Therapist (and receive supervision in complex cases). The Occupational Therapist will also liaise with other professional groups within the Trust and with external agencies as necessary. Prior experience as a senior OT is not essential if you have gained relevant skills and experience as a Band 5 and have a passion for the area of Rheumatology Medicine. Main duties of the job
If you join our team we can offer: Support from Clinical Team Leader, Clinical lead OT A friendly environment where the development of all staff is nurtured and encouraged. Regular Rheumatology Therapy team in-service training with further development opportunities. Support to attend other appropriate training Trust commitment to CPD, annual appraisal and regular supervision. Main Duties of the job: Manage, plan & prioritise patient care and own caseload Provide specialist assessment, clinical reasoning and treatment for a variety of Rheumatological conditions Lead on patient groups for newly diagnosed patients and diagnosis specific hand groups To be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, liaising and working with other Trust staff in the management of the patients' care appropriate to the service area Provide support to band 5 / students and assistants Support training and service development Closing date of applications: 30 January 2025 Interview date: 13 February 2025 About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4 th
busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Degree or equivalent in OT HCPC registered / RCOT Experience
Experience in supervising staff Evidence of working in out-patient clinics Secondary or Acute NHS Able to plan and prioritise caseload Evidence of teaching / delivering training Experience working in a hand unit Skills
Evidence of good communication / written skills Evidence in audits Evidence of CPD Evidence of team leadership Evidence of special interest group Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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