Assess for and fit off the shelf braces and thermoplastic splints for patients at the West Cornwall Hospital and the wider Cornish health community.
To develop specialist skills under the guidance of Clinical Lead.
To provide clinical cross cover within your team as delegated by your Clinical Lead.
To attend clinical level discussions/meetings relating to your area of work as delegated by your Clinical Lead.
To contribute to the service through innovation and audit as required.
To develop a high level of product knowledge and provide advice to other health care professionals.
To provide formal and informal training to colleagues as required.
Main duties of the job Thermoplastic splinting and orthopaedic bracing musculoskeletal Occupational Therapy mainly from GP referrals.
About us The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description Job responsibilities See attached job description and personal specification. Musculoskeletal Occupational Therapist at West Cornwall Hospital.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent. HCPC registered.
Experience Essential Comprehensive experience of working in an acute hospital setting including some musculoskeletal/orthopaedic experience. Experience of assessing for, and fitting prefabricated supports and/or moulding bespoke splints and braces.
PRACTICAL AND INTELLECTUAL SKILLS (INCLUDING ANY SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE) Essential A good understanding of MSK clinical anatomy and physiology. Well-developed communication skills - empathy, negotiation, and motivation, presenting of complex facts in an understandable way, re-assurance, and support particularly to anxious people.
Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address West Cornwall hospital St Clare St Penzance TR18 2PF
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156-6784623
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To develop specialist skills under the guidance of Clinical Lead.
To provide clinical cross cover within your team as delegated by your Clinical Lead.
To attend clinical level discussions/meetings relating to your area of work as delegated by your Clinical Lead.
To contribute to the service through innovation and audit as required.
To develop a high level of product knowledge and provide advice to other health care professionals.
To provide formal and informal training to colleagues as required.
Main duties of the job Thermoplastic splinting and orthopaedic bracing musculoskeletal Occupational Therapy mainly from GP referrals.
About us The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description Job responsibilities See attached job description and personal specification. Musculoskeletal Occupational Therapist at West Cornwall Hospital.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent. HCPC registered.
Experience Essential Comprehensive experience of working in an acute hospital setting including some musculoskeletal/orthopaedic experience. Experience of assessing for, and fitting prefabricated supports and/or moulding bespoke splints and braces.
PRACTICAL AND INTELLECTUAL SKILLS (INCLUDING ANY SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE) Essential A good understanding of MSK clinical anatomy and physiology. Well-developed communication skills - empathy, negotiation, and motivation, presenting of complex facts in an understandable way, re-assurance, and support particularly to anxious people.
Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address West Cornwall hospital St Clare St Penzance TR18 2PF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
156-6784623
#J-18808-Ljbffr
