An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our specialist outpatient team providing a service to Rheumatology. The role is based at Southmead Hospital and will encompass a range of rheumatological conditions including inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases and osteoarthritis.
This advert may close early if we have received a sufficient amount of applications. Therefore you are highly advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
The caseload is interesting and challenging with provision of comprehensive assessment, education, coping strategies and facilitated self-management to address occupational needs, lifestyle change and prevention of complications. This requires a range of therapeutic skills and knowledge including splinting.
There is close team working and links within the network and wider system to address needs at all stages of the clinical pathway, with occupational therapy playing a crucial role.
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North Bristol NHS Trust is a great place to work. Situated in the vibrant city of Bristol is our award-winning building opened in 2014, offering exceptional facilities for patients and staff. We are a large teaching Trust that provides multiple specialties including regional services for neurosciences, major trauma, orthopaedics and surgery (major arterial centre and burns & plastics).
There is plenty of peer and senior support in the team, as well as the wider service. Various professional development opportunities and training courses are available, with quality improvement projects and service development ideas actively encouraged. Additional benefits include award schemes for excellence, staff restaurants, green spaces and an extensive well being programme.
Responsibilities
* To provide a high standard occupational therapy service to inpatients referred to the specialty team.
* To use specialised skills to provide a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to patients, some of whom will have complex needs.
* To ensure service provision is prioritised and service delivery is effective within resources available.
* To provide leadership for Band 5 and support staff through supervision.
* To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated team, holding responsibility for defined department projects.
* To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy service.
* To train and supervise occupational therapy students on practice placement.
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