South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Trauma and Orthopaedics Therapy Team. The post is based at James Cook University Hospital but the post holder will be required to work on occasion at the Friarage Hospital Northallerton. This post offers development in clinical and leadership skills and the post holder will be supported to attend relevant post graduate courses. We have an established comprehensive training programme and our staff are encouraged and supported in their CPD through workshops, clinical supervision and the appraisal process. There is also an expectation to actively participate in audit and research and the Hospital has close links with both the University of Teesside and Durham University. Main duties of the job
Therapy services at South Tees NHS trust are part of the wider Integrated OT service, a unique partnership between Health and Social care in South Tees with a commitment to improving the quality of our services. The post holder will be expected to have experience in the occupational therapy assessment and management of Trauma and Orthopaedic patients and have gained experience across a variety of specialties. You will be required to hold a complex caseload of patients with multiple pathologies and act as a highly specialised resource to other professionals while providing supervision to more junior staff, assistants and students. The ability to travel independently is essential as you may need to conduct community access visits and work at the Friarage Hospital Northallerton. Successful candidate must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role. About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions: Leading your Team to Success Leading Into the Future Service Improvement for Beginners Developing your Service Improvement Skills The leadership and improvement programme aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust values and behaviours Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role. After completing these six and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
To hold a Diploma, or Degree awarded by professional body Registered as fit to practice by the Health and Care Council (HCPC) as a registered Occupational Therapist Evidence of Post Graduate clinical training/ development with documented evidence Evidence of post graduate experience at MSc level or equivalent, or willing to work towards. Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge and skills to complete occupational therapy assessments used in Trauma and Orthopaedics. Complex problem solving and assessment skills. Experience of managing, supervising and delegating work to students and qualified and unqualified staff. Experience in service improvement or leading a change project. Experience
Demonstrates specialist clinical knowledge and skills relevant to the role. Experience of trauma and orthopaedics. Personal Attributes
Ability to work autonomously across both localities (JCUH and FHN). Commitment to lifelong learning and training others. 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. Position:
Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist Salary:
£37,338 to £44,962 a year (pro rata)
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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Trauma and Orthopaedics Therapy Team. The post is based at James Cook University Hospital but the post holder will be required to work on occasion at the Friarage Hospital Northallerton. This post offers development in clinical and leadership skills and the post holder will be supported to attend relevant post graduate courses. We have an established comprehensive training programme and our staff are encouraged and supported in their CPD through workshops, clinical supervision and the appraisal process. There is also an expectation to actively participate in audit and research and the Hospital has close links with both the University of Teesside and Durham University. Main duties of the job
Therapy services at South Tees NHS trust are part of the wider Integrated OT service, a unique partnership between Health and Social care in South Tees with a commitment to improving the quality of our services. The post holder will be expected to have experience in the occupational therapy assessment and management of Trauma and Orthopaedic patients and have gained experience across a variety of specialties. You will be required to hold a complex caseload of patients with multiple pathologies and act as a highly specialised resource to other professionals while providing supervision to more junior staff, assistants and students. The ability to travel independently is essential as you may need to conduct community access visits and work at the Friarage Hospital Northallerton. Successful candidate must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role. About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions: Leading your Team to Success Leading Into the Future Service Improvement for Beginners Developing your Service Improvement Skills The leadership and improvement programme aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust values and behaviours Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role. After completing these six and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
To hold a Diploma, or Degree awarded by professional body Registered as fit to practice by the Health and Care Council (HCPC) as a registered Occupational Therapist Evidence of Post Graduate clinical training/ development with documented evidence Evidence of post graduate experience at MSc level or equivalent, or willing to work towards. Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge and skills to complete occupational therapy assessments used in Trauma and Orthopaedics. Complex problem solving and assessment skills. Experience of managing, supervising and delegating work to students and qualified and unqualified staff. Experience in service improvement or leading a change project. Experience
Demonstrates specialist clinical knowledge and skills relevant to the role. Experience of trauma and orthopaedics. Personal Attributes
Ability to work autonomously across both localities (JCUH and FHN). Commitment to lifelong learning and training others. 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. Position:
Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist Salary:
£37,338 to £44,962 a year (pro rata)
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