We are looking for an experienced and motivated Band 7 Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to work in our Mobility and Specialised Rehabilitation Centre, providing care to paediatric amputees and adult upper limb amputees.
The department is a regional centre for children and adults with congenital, acquired and traumatic upper limb amputation.
You will be working alongside physiotherapists, consultants and prothetists in conjunction with families, GPs and schools.
As a clinical specialist Occupational Therapist, you will:
* Lead in providing specialist training to patients for all types of upper limb prostheses, including myo-electric single grip and multi articulating hand prostheses.
* Provide high quality therapy in the rehabilitation of upper limb amputees, including veterans
* Attend the children's clinic supporting an MDT approach to treatment and care
* Co-ordinate the long term management of paediatric patients and develop links and transition services with the children's hospital
* Organise home, school and work visits to support patients' treatment
* Utilise links with regional and national services, gaining peer support with other specialists in the field.
* Act as the child safeguarding lead within MSRC and provide a point of contact for paediatric amputees
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
We are seeking a compassionate, driven clinician with:
* Substantial post-registration experience, including recent practice in the field or relevant experience.
* Proven skills in rehabilitation and splinting
* Experience working across the patient pathway – acute and community
* Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
* Ability to work alone and within a wider team
Desirable skills
Involvement in service development or clinical research