[ref. m33569801] Band 5 Occupational Therapist - Acute Therapies Vascular/Surgery
A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.
Are you passionate about working with adults with complex occupational therapy needs? An opportunity has arisen for a junior occupational therapist to join our Inpatient Acute Therapy team.
As the successful post holder you will be encouraged and supported to develop extended skills and enhanced practice within vascular services, including following amputation. Our innovative post provides opportunities to work as part of the therapy team who cover medical, cardiology, haematology, surgical, critical care and front door services.As part of this post, you will be supported to develop skills across these areas as part of weekend working.
This role will provide therapists with an opportunity to develop a full and rich understanding of our vascular and surgical patient’s journey, from emergency admission to their transition home. Expectations of the post holder would include working holistically across professional boundaries, service development and opportunities to work alongside a range of experienced professionals both within the hospital and community.
For full duties of the post please see the job description.
To be successful in securing this post, you will have:- A passion for occupational therapy and a willingness to develop your skills to provide quality input for patients
- Willing to participate in 7 day working on a rota basis
- Ability to drive and hold a clean driver’s license We will consider full-time or part-time applicants.
Interview Date: TBC
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term.Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Sunday 10 Nov 2024