<div><p>This is exciting time to join MSK Occupational Therapy at NUH. We have a permanent opportunity for staff at either Band 5 or 6 level who want to specialise within MSK either at the City Hospital and Queens Medical Centre campuses within Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, The main duties of this role are provided in detail in the job description and person specification documents attached to this advert. To summarise you will be required to:</p><ul><li>Assess and provide appropriate treatment for a range of upper and lower limb elective/trauma orthopaedic, burns, plastics and rheumatology related conditions.</li><li>Assess for, fabricate and fit a range of upper and lower limb splints and braces.</li><li>Assess and treat patients to facilitate discharge and to support rehabilitation.</li><li>Working as an integrated part of the MDT, across specialties, including joint working.</li><li>Deputise for the band 7 team leader as appropriate.</li><li>Provide supervision to junior and support staff.</li><li>Contribute to student education.</li><li>Contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive in-house MSK service teaching programme.</li><li>Promote and support professional development of team members.</li><li>Work with band 7s and other senior staff to develop the service and encourage evidence-based practice.</li><li>Manage own time and caseload efficiently and effectively.</li><li>Work flexibly including bank holidays and rostered weekends to support the in-patient service.</li></ul><p>We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is committed to further improving their clinical skills and providing quality care to patients. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of treating patients with a wide range of upper/lower limb trauma and elective orthopaedic conditions. You should also have experience in treating rheumatological conditions and burns and plastics.</p><p>We require a clinician with some knowledge of fabrication of splints and braces, complex case management, rehabilitation, excellent communication, effective leadership and someone who has a high regard for teamwork. You will join a supportive and established team of occupational therapists, will have the opportunity to contribute to service development within the wider MSK service and provide innovative practice.</p><p>We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.</p></div>