Trauma & Orthopaedic Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Job Title:Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist

Grade: Band 6 and Band 7

Ward:Trauma and Orthopaedics

Locations:Stoke Mandeville Hospital, HP21 8AL

Trust: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Hours:Full-Time/Part-Time/Flexible Working Available

Shift Pattern: Days8:30 - 16:30

Pay rate: £29.11 inc. holiday pay

We are looking to expand our Therapy team within Trauma and Orthopaedics and invite HCPC registered Therapists to apply today!

Our service covers Wards 1 & 2 at Stoke Mandeville. Supporting patients following trauma surgery for injuries to recover and rehabilitate.

For this role, you will be able to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

Able to perform assessment and treatment for patients with complex needs, and to provide advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non professionals

Key experience required in understanding discharge planning, equipment provision, timely assessment and the grading of treatment required after surgery and fractures. Able to decide on potential for discharge and support in community or requiring further rehabilitation as in-patient to gain further recovery and functional ability.

Our teams pride themselves on integrated team working and strive for best clinical practice.

Main duties of the job

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

Current relevant professional registration (HCPC Registration)

Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience

Enhanced DBS

Experience of working within the NHS

Experience of working in a Trauma and Orthopaedics setting

Full UK driving license and access to your own car for work purposes

Job description

Job description can be provided upon request.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy degree or equivalent

Desirable

HCPC Registered

Essential Criteria

Essential

Enhanced DBS

About us

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