Specialist Occupational Therapist inBarrow in Furness inBarrow in Furness PUBLISHED
MON 23 DEC 2024
Candidates will need strong clinical knowledge in surgical and physical rehabilitation and will receive training to develop skills in complex manual handling. The position encourages professional development, with opportunities for in-service training and CPD. The successful applicant will work within a motivated team and provide support and supervision to junior colleagues and students. Additionally, the role is eligible for a relocation package, with a commitment to remain in the position for at least two years.
We are able to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Occupational Therapy Team based at Furness General Hospital as a Specialist Occupational Therapist within our Inpatient team. The post holder's role will cover the surgical wards, orthopaedic wards and ED. The post holder will hold a specialist caseload, using a range of knowledge and skills to provide Occupational therapy interventions to patients within our organisation.
The role will involve holding a specialist caseload on our Surgical and Orthopaedic wards and ED. Supporting Occupational therapists and technical Instructors with their caseloads. This role involves responding to referrals to assess patients in our Emergency department with the aim of preventing admission. There will be opportunities to work alongside our community therapy teams.
You will require good clinical knowledge of surgical and physical rehabilitation; working to facilitate safe and effective care and hospital discharge. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills with complex manual handling with appropriate training and support from experienced colleagues.
You will work with a dedicated and motivated team of Occupational Therapists and work closely with colleagues across the MDT and complex discharge team. You will be supported by the Occupational Therapy Team Managers and the role will include supervision and support to Occupational Therapy team members and students. You will be encouraged and supported to engage in service development.
All staff are encouraged to engage in in-service training and CPD is well supported by the management team.
This post is eligible for the trusts relocation package, you will need to submit a claim form and eligible receipts upon commencement with the trust and you must remain in post within the trust for minimum 2 years.About us
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
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