Rotational Occupational Therapist
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Job summary
Welcoming soon to be, newly qualified and existing Occupational Therapists looking for a rewarding career in acute hospital services. Our rotations based at both The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust sites including the following specialty areas: Stroke (hyper acute and acute rehabilitation), Frailty at the front door (ED and AMU), Cardiology, Endocrinology, Care of the Elderly, Respiratory, Orthopaedics and Surgery including amputees.
We have full and part-time positions available.
**We are also pleased to receive applications from those looking to Return to Practice**
Main duties of the job
With 250+ employees working within our Therapy Department, we pride ourselves on enabling all our workforce the opportunity to develop and grow their skills, offering a career, not just a job.
When joining our team you will be welcomed to attend our band 5 trust preceptorship programme and in-house training scheme, as well as receive learning specific to each rotational specialty area.
Throughout each rotation you will be supported by your named supervisor who will also be a specialist in your rotational clinical area. Your supervisor will enable you to develop skills to work independently as well as alongside other therapy and MDT colleagues.
Our organisational vision is 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve' and as a member of the Therapy services team your contribution to the profession of Occupational Therapy will be integral in enabling patients to receive holistic assessment to enable them to recover and be discharged from the hospital environment.
About us
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential
- Degree or Pending qualification in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registered or pending HCPC registration
Desirable
- additional CPD activities relevant to the role
Work experience
Essential
- Broad range of student placements or postgraduate experience
- Experience working within the NHS acute environment as a student or Qualfied OT
Desirable
- Experience within the acute setting
Skills
Essential
- Participation in audit or service development projects
- Evidence in using a broad range of communication skills
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of trust values and individual experience in meeting these
Desirable
- Awareness of HTP and impact on role
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