Basic Grade Occupational Therapy Vacancy (Full time 37.5hrs, Band 5)
Job Summary
Are you due to qualify for your Occupational Therapy Degree? Or are you currently practicing as a Basic Grade but are interested in the experience that an acute hospital rotation will provide? If so, we have the job for you! We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Junior Occupational Therapist to undertake a post within the Therapy Teams at the University Hospital of North Midlands. This rotational post offers a wide range of opportunities to work in an exciting Major Trauma Centre across the medical, surgical and specialised divisions across both sites.
Rotational Opportunities
* Hand therapy – Treat patients in an out-patient setting who have hand injuries including splint design and fabrication.
* Acute Rehab Trauma Unit – Early rehab of neuro surgical and poly trauma patients including cognitive and functional assessments.
* Emergency Portals – Rapid decision making for patients in A&E to support discharge planning, equipment provision and admission avoidance.
* Cardiology and General Medicine – Treat patients with medical conditions such as MND, Cardiology and post Critical Care Step down.
* Dementia and Delirium (Frail Elderly) – Develop skills in frailty and falls management and supporting patients with dementia and delirium.
* Amputee Rehabilitation (Surgery) – Treat patients following lower limb amputations including wheelchair and environmental assessments.
* Oncology and Renal – Treat patients with oncology/renal conditions, including fast track discharge planning, manual handling assessments and equipment provision.
* Critical care – Develop skills in anxiety management, cognitive assessments and early functional rehabilitation in a high dependency environment.
All candidates must be due to qualify for an Occupational Therapy Degree or currently be practising as a Basic Grade.
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