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We are seeking an Advanced Occupational Therapist to join our vibrant Occupational Therapy  department in our Surgery speciality.

We are looking for a motivated Band 7 Occupational Therapist with creative ideas to team lead and continue to develop the Occupational Therapy working in the area of Surgery. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team, working closely to best manage complex patients, and expedite discharges from hospital.

If you are experienced at working in Acute Care with complex patients, knowledgeable about Community Services, committed to improving patient care, skilled in staff development, practice evidence based therapy and working at MSc level then this is the job for you.

You will be responsible for the delivery of excellent care by the Occupational Therapy team as well as carrying your own caseload. You will also be actively involved within a large Occupational Therapy department, including active participation in teaching, service and staff development and management.

This post requires some weekend / Bank Holiday working and out of hours working when required.

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You will be an experienced Occupational Therapist with highly developed clinical skills, with knowledge of Surgeries and how they may impact a patient's occupational performance.

You will undertake a Team Leader role within this field of practice and thus take a lead role in initiating, planning, implementing and leading the service developments in an Occupational Therapy team on a day-to-day basis.

You will provide occupational therapy to patients working autonomously and without direct supervision.

You will ensure safe and effective delivery of occupational therapy and work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary and agency teams and the Professional Lead and Operational Manager in Occupational Therapy.

You will also work closely with the Divisions to reduce length of stay and readmission rates.

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Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.