Advanced Occupational Therapist - Burns & Plastic Surgery

This is a unique opportunity to develop specialist skills within a nationally recognised service while working closely with surgeons, nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be supported by the Principal Occupational Therapist and will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care for children with some of the most complex rehabilitation needs in the NHS.

The post is offered as a fixed-term maternity cover for approximately 8 months (34 weeks) at 0.6 WTE (22.5 hours per week). It would suit an Occupational Therapist with experience in hand therapy, rehabilitation, burns, plastics, acute care or other related specialties who is looking to broaden their clinical expertise within a regional specialist service.

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centered care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Qualifications

Essential: - Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy; - Clinical Educators Certificate or equivalent/experience

Desirable: - Post graduate level qualification in a relevant area

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable: - Experience of specialist techniques e.g. hand therapy, splinting, pressure therapy; - Previous experience of treating burns/plastics/hands patients

Professional registration

Essential: - Professional registration as an Occupational Therapist with the HCPC