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    Specialist Orthopaedic Occupational Therapist - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
    Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Sheffield, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Job summary

    Due to career progression an exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated and flexible Occupational Therapist to join the Orthopaedic Inpatient Therapy team.

    The post holder will work with a large dynamic team of professionals and offers exciting opportunities to be involved in pioneering work. Previous projects have included removing post operative hip precautions, setting up day case arthroplasty surgery and contributing to the development of the inpatient splinting and bracing service.

    The Orthopaedic service provides rehabilitation for a diverse client group throughout the South Yorkshire region. The Trust is a regional major trauma centre. The successful candidate will have the the opportunity to develop their skills treating patients with a wide range of conditions including major trauma, acute spinal injuries, Ilizarov and external fixator frames, fractured neck of Femurs and much more.

    The post holder will be involved in service improvement projects, staff development and education and will work under the direct supervision and support of a clinical specialist Occupational Therapist.

    The role requires working primarily at the Northern General Hospital. Successful candidates will also contribute to the Orthopaedic weekend roster.

    Main duties of the job

    Are you a qualified Occupational Therapist with :-

    A BSc in Occupational Therapy.

    Post graduate experience; sufficient to acquire core competencies in Occupational Therapy practice.

    The knowledge and skills to manage a complex specialist caseload of orthopaedic patients.

    Effective Interpersonal, communication and team working skills and a positive, proactive approach.

    Evidence of continuous personal & professional development.

    Competency in clinical reasoning, processes & practices.

    Able to act on own initiative, organise and prioritise work and manage multiple tasks.

    Able to maintain accurate written records & statistics.

    Calm approach to changing work situations.

    Able to teach and motivate others.

    Ability to clearly demonstrate PROUD values throughout all aspects of work.

    About us

    We Offer:

    Support, supervision and opportunities for Continuing Professional Development.

    An environment that facilitates team working and collaborative working.

    The opportunity to shape and develop the Occupational Therapy Service in line with local and government initiatives.

    Appropriate training in fracture bracing and splinting.

    You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

    When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
  • Current HCPC registration
  • Short Specialist post-registration training programmes

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Post-registration experience of sufficient to acquire core competencies in Occupational Therapy practice for medical, surgical and neurological conditions and the knowledge and skill to manage a complex specialist caseload in the chosen field

    • Desirable

  • Clinical Governance or Health & Safety, link worker
  • Member of special Interest Group
  • Fieldwork educators Course
  • Clinical Effectiveness course/Project

    • Further Training

    Essential

  • Evidence of continuous personal & professional development
  • Good post-registration theoretical and practical knowledge of therapy practice in chosen field

    • Desirable

  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Clinical Governance

    • Special Skills/Aptitudes

    Essential

  • Competency in occupational therapy clinical reasoning, processes & practices
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills
  • Able to maintain confidentiality
  • Able to act on own initiative, organise and prioritise work and manage multiple tasks
  • Able to maintain accurate written records & statistics
  • Calm approach to changing work situations
  • Able to teach and motivate others

    • Desirable

  • Understanding of therapy in an acute hospital
  • IT literate
  • Understanding of stress and ability to help others cope under pressure

    • Other Factors

    Essential

  • Flexible and reliable approach to working practices
  • Positive , proactive attitude to patient care and teamwork
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