Overview
Band 6 Occupational Therapist Trauma & Orthopaedics - maternity leave cover, 1 year. Based at St Peter's Hospital, Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Responsibilities
* Undertake advanced assessments and treatment of patients with acute and sub-acute orthopaedic conditions.
* Develop individualised occupational therapy management plans using clinical reasoning.
* Autonomous clinical caseload management; supervise Band 5s, students and assistants as required.
* Lead and contribute to service development, audits, governance, and teaching.
* Collaborate with MDT and community partners; maintain effective communication; ensure discharge planning and documentation per guidelines.
* Demonstrate leadership and participate in appraisal, supervision, and weekend rota organization.
Qualifications
* Degree eligible for HCPC Registration as Occupational Therapist
* Post-registration training evidence
* Experience in direct patient care, orthopaedic post-surgical patients, strong communication, discharge planning
Knowledge and Experience
* Awareness of functional limitations post-orthopaedic surgery; discharge options
* Experience across varied clinical areas including orthopaedic post-op management; teamwork; supervision of staff
Employer details
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ.
Benefits
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave
* On-site nurseries, staff cafes, parking
* Career development support; salary sacrifice schemes
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