Responsibilities
The post holder will work closely with the Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Multidisciplinary team, to ensure patients receive timely interventions and safe supported discharge from hospital.
* To work independently but alongside the qualified team in assessing transfers, functional tasks, managing cognitive patients.
* To be involved in assessing and therapeutic interventions with patients with cognitive difficulties with support from qualified OT when needed.
* Be able to escalate issues with patients if not progressing appropriately to qualified therapists as required.
* Will be expected to participate in supervising and mentoring rotational therapy technicians.
* To participate in the training of rotational members of staff as part of the in-service training programme.
* Expected to maintain splinting and casting stock.
* Expected to manage orthopaedic device stock (e.g., cricket pad splint).
Additional information for applicants
* All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
* References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
* We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
* Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies.
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* UHNM NHS Trust has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.
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* At UHNM we may close adverts early; please apply without delay.
* If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly NARIC).
* If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the start date for this role. The six-month rule does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, which would require a new visa for a new role.
* UHNM supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist in preparing your supporting statement. If AI is used, you must declare this in your submission.
* UHNM NHS Trust covers Royal Stoke Hospital and County Hospital. Royal Stoke is a large acute teaching hospital with a strong research and teaching profile.
* We offer flexible working arrangements, including full time, part time and bank hours, and the option for agile working where relevant.
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