Senior Static Occupational Therapist
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic and forward thinking Occupational Therapy team who are passionate about the evolving role of the Occupational Therapist in the Frail Elderly acute hospital setting. The post is suitable for both those candidates with a range of Band 5 Experience looking to develop into a Senior position or those who are looking to consolidate their skills in this specialist area. A passion for improving the care of the Frail Elderly pathway is essential.
You will be required to contribute to a 7 day extended hour service.
Main duties of the job
A static post providing highly skilled assessment, treatment and interventions for patients with a range of complex and or chronic conditions. The post holder will also provide advanced FrailtyspecialistOccupational Therapy assessment and treatment and providing specialist advice and support to both patients and other professionals throughout the Trust.
The Occupational Therapist will provide specialist skills which enable patients to explore, achieve and maximise independence and maintain quality of life in their activities of daily living, areas of personal care, domestic, leisure and productive activities.
You will be part of a seven day service to provide Occupational Therapy services to our patients.
The Occupational Therapist will hold a full clean driving licence.
Closing date of applications: 24 July 2023
Interview date: 7 August 2023
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Details
Date posted
10 July 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro rota/pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
320-CDCS-BUR-0454
Job locations
Queens Hospital Burton
Belvedere Road
Burotn-On-Trent
DE13 0RB
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queens Hospital Burton
Belvedere Road
Burotn-On-Trent
DE13 0RB
Employer's website
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