Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist for Complex Spines/Scoliosis and Orthopaedic Service
This is an urgent post, and the successful candidate must start within 2 months if offered the role.
Purpose of the Role
The post holder will lead the occupational therapy team providing services to the multidisciplinary Complex Spinal/Scoliosis Service and General Orthopaedic Teams across hospital sites.
This involves coordinating and supporting the workforce across CHI to meet the needs of children admitted to hospital for spinal and orthopaedic surgeries, as well as supporting trauma and review outpatient activity.
The post-holder will manage a complex caseload to holistically support children and families addressing in-patient rehabilitation & care needs, equipment prescription to support functional independence and mobility, close liaison with primary care and community disability sectors, facilitation of safe and timely hospital discharge, and contribution to MDT management to enhance clinical outcomes post-surgery.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a complex caseload to address in-patient rehabilitation & care needs.
* Prescribe equipment to support functional independence and mobility.
* Liaise with primary care and community disability sectors.
* Facilitate safe and timely hospital discharge.
* Contribute to MDT management to enhance clinical outcomes post-surgery.
Requirements
To be eligible for this role, you must:
* Be registered as an Occupational Therapist with CORU.
* Have 5 years of satisfactory post-qualification experience.
* Have 3 years of recent and satisfactory experience in the field of Orthopaedics and/or complex spinal surgeries.
* Have evidence of post-graduate training within the specialist area.
* Demonstrate a proven record of clinical/academic achievement, including development in the specialist area.
About Us
We are a leading healthcare provider, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to the provision of high-quality services to children and families.
We offer a range of benefits, including staff discounts, mentorship sessions, health services staff credit union, E-learning & development portal, maternity leave & pay, and paternity leave & pay.