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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist to join our team in Orthopaedics taking the lead role in the delivery and development of specialist Occupational Therapy services for an NHSL wide clinical area (based at UH Wishaw). As part of a multi-disciplinary team, working as an autonomous practitioner using specialist skills and knowledge. Undertaking advanced assessment, diagnostics and treatment to ensure a high standard of clinical intervention. You will be responsible for practice education and assessment of Occupational Therapy students. Leading clinical audits and undertaking research applicable to the specialist area of work.
This role requires the successful candidate to be a Registered Occupational Therapist with valid HCPC Registration, educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Level with post graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently. Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality. Advanced Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with the speciality/area of practice ensuring that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within speciality are a must
Evidence of application of advanced practice skills in speciality and applying clinical judgement.
Evidence of further developed knowledge and experience in management and/or leadership.
Further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualification
The post holder will possess excellent team-working/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate and influence others and work using own initiative
Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills and effective time management skills
Working knowledge of basic information technology
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Fiona Cross, Team Lead Occupational Therapist UH Wishaw on 07772 617343
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Linsey Norton, Recruitment Administrator on 01698 377667.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist Orthopaedics
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
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