We are looking for an enthusiastic & motivated Occupational Therapist to join our large and multiskilled workforce and help us ensure that we meet the Trust's vision to provide the best care for every patient.
We will support you to develop current/new skills with access to in-service training and professional development. You will receive supervision and annual appraisal; have access to peer support and encouragement to take an active role within your own continuing professional development.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a paediatric Occupational Therapist to cover a large out-patient Rheumatology caseload for children with inflammatory and non-inflammatory conditions. This role is part of a very supportive multi-disciplinary team, attending clinics and one-to-one out-patient appointments. The role also includes the neuro upper limb clinic which encompasses the assessment of children for upper limb input within an MDT clinic to determine intervention. Further training will be given to the successful candidate.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
* Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
* On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
* On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job responsibilities
* To maintain a high standard of professional practice, working within the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
* To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of your own work including accountability for the management of patients in your care as an autonomous practitioner.
* To have knowledge of evidence as a base for practice, participate in service / multidisciplinary audit and research within the clinical area and use knowledge gained to achieve optimum outcomes for Occupational Therapy.
* To prioritise own caseload.
* To independently carry out specialised assessment and appropriate intervention for patients with complex needs incorporating personal, psychological and spiritual needs in relation to self-care, leisure and productivity.
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Qualifications
* BSc OT
* Health Professions Council registration
* MSc OT
Experience
* Clinical knowledge and experience in a variety of clinical areas within the acute healthcare setting or community
* Experience of multidisciplinary team working
* Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
* Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Full-time,Flexible working,Compressed hours
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