Occupational Therapist

We are able to offer an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy team at Furness General Hospital on rotation.Applications are welcomed from undergraduates looking for roles following their successful graduation in 2023 as well as from Occupational Therapists who already have HCPC registration.

You will work in an acute hospital and community setting as an Occupational Therapist on rotation based at Furness General Hospital, Barrow-in-Furness. You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical knowledge and skills across a variety of clinical areas including orthopaedics, medicine, general surgery, care of the elderly and Supported Discharge.

You will have knowledge and experience in the assessment and treatment of patients and will be motivated to join us in improving our patients’ experiences. Graduate experience in an acute hospital setting is desirable.

You will join a dedicated and motivated team of Occupational Therapy staff and will work closely with our wider Therapy and Multidisciplinary team.

Staff develop their knowledge and skills using our appraisal process and we actively support staff through supervision with in-service training opportunities and a peer support group. Newly qualified Occupational therapists will be supported through the preceptorship programme.

Requirements: -

• You will have A Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
• Registration with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist

The ability to travel between sites and in the community

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/