Job overview

Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Do you have an interest in surgery, supporting patients to prevent and address de-conditioning and working with individuals to return to active living?

UHCW NHS Trust is part of a new national network supporting patients with severe intestinal failure, and is 1 of 2 new regional centres across the West Midlands.

We are looking to create a dedicated Multidisciplinary Team which is forward thinking and strives for excellence within this clinical field. There will be opportunities for training and development with other specialist centres through the network across the UK, with clinical and academic collaborations as the Intestinal Failure Network expands, as well as charities.

This post offers the opportunity to be part of the development of this new service, with support from Clinical Leads and the wider Network, alongside developing skills within the wider surgical specialities which includes vascular, colorectal and gynae.

There is an intention for the role to develop which may include outreaching into the community and across the hospital into other clinical specialities such as oncology.

*Please be advised that interviews for this role are due to take place 31st March 2023

Main duties of the job

  • Manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and or /complex needs, using evidence based/ client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in a defined clinical area.
  • Ensure development of junior staff through supervision, training and annual appraisal.
  • Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical practice & service development within area.
  • Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust Occupational Therapy
  • Take a lead for information management to ensure high quality data which is recorded, evaluated & reported in a timely manner.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence ® designated organisation please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation’s core values.