Contact information
Any queries about this role please contact Faye Cox, Integrated team leader on faye.cox1@nhs.net or 01924 541113
About the role
An exciting opportunity has become available for a new senior Occupational therapist to join the Trauma, orthopaedic and Amputee team. The successful applicant will work as part of a dynamic therapy team across the team at Pinderfields General Hospital, with a senior role with supporting patients living with lower limb loss in the acute phase, supporting and facilitating independence and safe discharge home from hospital.
Main duties
The role involves demonstrating key skills and experience in providing Occupational Therapy to patients with lower limb loss, particularly in the acute phase, liaising closely with colleagues external to the trust to ensure the smooth transition and pathway for the patient, conducting environmental visits to ensure any barriers to independent living are highlighted at the earliest opportunity and supporting patients to facilitate a safe discharge from hospital following this major life changing event.
The post holder will also provide acute assessment and treatment to a range of patients across trauma orthopaedics and medical wards in addition, offering experience to more complex patients and discharges from hospital.
The successful applicant will be involved in student education, the supporting and supervision of Band 5 staff and technical instructors offering compassionate mentorship and strong leadership skills.
Peer support and training will be included in the duties within this role to ensure a team approach to delivering excellent care to our patients.
Essential person specification requirements
* Dip COT or relevant OT Degree
* HCPC registration
* Have completed a recognised professional practice educator course.
Be part of MY team
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance:
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Our benefits
* Access to the NHS pension plan
* Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
* Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
* Extensive benefits and support, including:
* Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
* Home electronics scheme
* Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
* Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
* Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
* Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
* Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
* Career progression, training and support
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