Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
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Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist
Full time, Permanent Post in Major Trauma
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Major Trauma team. The Major Trauma centre in Edinburgh forms part of the Southeast of Scotland trauma network. This network helps to ensure that patients who experience major trauma can get access to the right care, in the right place, at the right time. Early identification and treatment of major trauma can save lives, prevent complications, speed up recovery and allow an earlier return to active life. Our team delivers early intervention rehabilitation to patients following Major Trauma. This includes assessment and treatment interventions for patients who have complex injuries throughout their rehabilitation journey. This may include patients with traumatic brain injuries, chest wall injuries and poly-orthopaedic injuries.
Opportunities:
· Opportunity to work in critical care, an acute major trauma ward, and with patients on the traumatic brain injury (TBI) pathway - developing advanced clinical skills and knowledge in the area of adult trauma, including early intervention rehabilitation and complex discharge planning
· Contribute to the development and success of early supported discharge, supporting major trauma patients transitioning from the acute setting to the community
· Work collaboratively with physiotherapy colleagues and the wider MDT to deliver an OT service in line with best practice guidelines
· Develop teaching and leadership skills
The successful candidate will work alongside the Advanced Practitioner OT, another Band 6 OT, and will report to the Team Lead OT. They will be expected to support the Advanced Practitioner OT and Team Lead OT with service development and evaluation, and will also be responsible for supporting and providing clinical supervision of a Band 5, Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioners and OT assistants.
They will be supported by a highly skilled team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists with access to training, CPD and regular supervision. There will be a commitment to weekend working in the occupational therapy team at RIE as part of the 5 over 7 day working pattern. There are strong network links to the hospital via bus services and we have an easily accessible Park and Ride car park.