Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist
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Job summary
Rehabilitation Services is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join the in-reach service for the Department of Pain Medicine.
The Pain Management Department offers an assessment, advice and treatment service for people with a wide variety of chronic/persistent pain conditions.
This post offers an exciting opportunity to work within a team including physiotherapy, psychology, occupational therapy, nurse specialists, and pain consultants with administrative support and would be ideal for someone seeking to gain specialised experience. The successful candidate will offer individual care for patients with complex chronic pain and work alongside other therapists in delivering a variety of group-based workshops to patients (both face-to-face and online).Experience of working with patients with complex physical health needs, applying a biopsychosocial approach and having an up-to-date understanding of developments within the field of chronic pain is essential.
This post attracts the Trust welcome bonus of £1000 payable in one instalment on commencement. Should you leave prior to 6 months you will be required to repay the full instalment and should you leave within 12 and 18 months of employment you will be required to repay £500. A copy of our 'Refer a Friend' and 'Welcome Payment' is enclosed, which gives full details.
Main duties of the job
The Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist working with the Pain Management Therapy Team develops the quality of the clinical service and staff that deliver it. The post holder will work using an enhanced level of practice applying specialist knowledge and skills in the field of Pain Management. They will assess and treat a specialist complex caseload of patients and make clinical decisions for treatment plans.
They will act as the profession specific lead to support the training and development of the clinical staff within the Pain Management Therapy team and wider multidisciplinary team. To lead on service development, audit and assist in research initiatives to deliver on best practice evidence-based care in line with trust and national priorities. They will be responsible for the delivery of key quality performance indicators linked to providing high quality care.
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Flexible working opportunities
- Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays
- Career development and training
- Wellbeing support and activities
- In-house physiotherapy Service
- On-site canteens with subsidised meals
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free)
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Details
Date posted
09 February 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
176-F-5878874-A
Job locations
Stamford & Rutland Hospital
Ryhall Road
Stamford
PE9 1UZ
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stamford & Rutland Hospital
Ryhall Road
Stamford
PE9 1UZ
Employer's website
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