Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the in patient therapy team at QEQM! We are looking for a band 6 Occupational Therapist with a passion for working in Trauma and Orthopaedics. This is a permanent post and working part time (18.75 hours / week).
Team and role
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team across the Trauma and Orthopaedic wards and will be part of a team consisting of band 7 OTs and Physios, band 6 OTs and Physios, band 5s, 4s and 3s.
Development and support
We offer vast opportunities for CPD and learning across the Trauma and Orthopaedic Team and also regular supervision. Upon joining us we will support you with your progression (and can also offer a developmental post from a band 5 to a 6) both clinically and with leadership skills.
We are a very close team all working together and supporting each other to manage and develop the service. You will have access to supervision and appraisals to develop your clinical and management skills and opportunities to develop leadership skills through various training programs. We strive to embed the "we care" values into every day working practice ensuring that everyone who passes through the unit has an individualised program of care.
Responsibilities
* Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of holistic therapy intervention for patients on the Trauma and Orthopaedic wards. To be an integral part in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients within Orthopaedics and working closely with the physiotherapists
* You will need to be able to work independently and be able to delegate appropriately to band 4 assistant practitioners.
* You will contribute to the development of the service and be involved in supporting staff through the appraisal process.
Additional information
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. This advert closes on Sunday 5 Oct 2025
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