Are you an experienced band 6 looking to progress to a band 7 role or a band 7 wanting to learn new skills in a unique specialist area? Then look no further! We have a rare opportunity for a band 7 paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our established and highly skilled team.
We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Occupational Therapist to be the OT clinical lead for the Orthopaedic and Neuro-orthopaedic service. The post holder will also work in collaboration with other band 7s to provide consistent OT provision to the acute neurology and neuro-muscular service.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
What we can offer you
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Your Responsibilities
What you’ll do
The Children’s Hospital is one of the 10 largest children’s hospitals within the UK and located within University Hospital Southampton which is a regional teaching hospital with links to the University and Welcome Trust research facility. We have a vast range of Paediatric specialities including major trauma, neurosurgery, neuro-rehabilitation, neonates, and cardiology - plus a level 3 PICU.
Southampton is a major trauma centre and a regional specialist centre for neuro-orthopaedics, performing complex orthopaedic surgery on children with cerebral palsy and neuromuscular conditions.
The post holder would join a friendly and close-knit Occupational Therapy team with a range of clinical experience. The team prides itself in providing support, progression and development. As an Occupational Therapy Team we have expertise to look at all aspects of a child/young person’s health; including a person’s mental health
The successful post holder will work alongside existing band 7 PT and OT roles to provide a high level of assessment and management for the orthopaedic and neuro-orthopaedic cohort. They will also support the wider inpatient and outpatient occupational therapy team. They will become an integral part of our 40 strong combined Paediatric Occupational and Physiotherapy Therapy team and wider Therapy services department of over 240 WTE staff.
The post is varied and involves:
What we’re looking for
The successful applicant will be expected to work within our team philosophy:
“We strongly believe in team working in a happy working environment. Workloads are shared and communication/ support is strongly encouraged. We are mutually responsible for the service and its development and expect everyone to carry a certain level of responsibility for this.”
The successful post holder should have comprehensive B6 and preferably band 7 experience including specific experience with children with neuromuscular conditions and children with cerebral palsy. They should have a good knowledge of orthopaedic surgery and of aids and equipment.
The applicant must be dynamic, enthusiastic and have a definite desire to work within the speciality, to drive forward service improvements. They should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and to be able to creatively problem solve. They should have excellent communication skills to work closely within the MDT but also with community services and with the child and their family.
The UHS Therapy services department runs a 7day service, using a rota system so weekend working will be expected.
Due the unique nature of this post we welcome informal enquires or visits – please contact Shelley Geary or Bethan Evans on 02381204560.
Additional information
Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 19th July 2022
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.
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