Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist in Trauma and Orthopaedics

Job summary

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist in Trauma & Orthopaedics!

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a specialist role where you can make a real impact on patient care? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Trauma & Orthopaedics Team at Yeovil District Hospital.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of our Occupational Therapy team, you'll provide expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and advice to patients with a range of orthopaedic and trauma-related conditions--from elective surgery to emergency injuries. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support patient recovery, enhance independence, and facilitate timely discharges.

What You'll Do:

• Provide specialist occupational therapy interventions for patients with trauma and orthopaedic conditions.
• Offer clinical leadership within the team, supervising junior staff and students.
• Lead on service development and quality improvement initiatives within Trauma and Orthopaedics.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and discharge planning.
• Deliver training and education to staff and contribute to clinical governance and best practice development

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality occupational therapy in trauma and orthopaedics and want to advance your career in a supportive, forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you!

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.