Overview
To undertake advanced assessment, and treatment of patients with acute and sub-acute conditions on the orthopaedic wards. These patients often have complex and / or chronic presentations. To ensure clear goals and discharge plans are made in a timely fashion and documented in accordance to clinical guidelines. To work as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a clinical caseload, working without direct supervision. To take a role in supervision and teaching of occupational therapists, therapy assistants and students within clinical speciality and participate in multi-disciplinary team teaching. To demonstrate leadership skills and contribute to service development and monitoring of standards of practice and developing multidisciplinary management of patients. Develop effective working relationships with patients and their carers, MDT members, therapy colleagues, social care staff, rehabilitation teams, equipment and voluntary services, admin and clerical staff.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Orthopaedic therapy team at St Peter's Hospital. The team treat a wide variety of orthopaedic trauma conditions such as, fractured neck of femurs, spinal fractures, upper limb trauma, complex elective surgery and Ilizarov frame surgery. There is excellent multi-disciplinary team working on the orthopaedic ward. This post would suit a band 5 looking to develop their skills into a band 6 role or someone wishing to enhance their orthopaedic skills. They will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and community partners to provide high quality care and improved outcomes for patients. The post holder should demonstrate competent clinical reasoning and patient management skills. They will be expected to progress leadership skills, contribute to service development and monitor standards of practice. The post holder will be supported to develop their clinical and leadership skills through formal supervision and appraisal.
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey. We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care. We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* On-site Nurseries
* On-site staff cafes
* On-site parking
* Support in career development
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
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