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Advanced Specialist Occupational Therapist | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Gorffennaf 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £43,742 - £50,056 p.a. pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Awst 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Cambridge, CB2 0QQ |
| Cwmni: | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6452615/180-B-243176 |
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Occupational Therapist to join the Communication Aid Service East of England (CASEE).
You would join our specialist multi-professional team comprising Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, a Healthcare Scientist, a Rehabilitation Engineer, an Advisory Teacher, Clinical Technicians and administrative support. We welcome applications from those seeking a permanent role or those who are interested in a 12 month Secondment opportunity / Fixed Term contract.
This is a unique opportunity to develop a raft of specialist skills and experience in the exciting field of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC). You will have the opportunity to engage in invaluable supportive professional development and learn a multitude of transferable skills to further your career in this specialist field or to bring back to your substantive role and add to your professional repertoire.
Ideally, you will be experienced in working with people with complex needs. You will be familiar with high level assessment, working as part of a multi-professional team and bringing your unique professional expertise to meet service user goals. You will also be confident in providing training to professionals and families and be able to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals.
To contribute to the provision of the Regional Specialised AAC services within the East of England.
To provide specialist clinical input to children and adults with complex disability including severe communication problems who need to use alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) as described in NHS England Service Specification for AAC / Communication Aids D01/S/B.
To carry out assessments across the region, as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and make recommendations for AAC provision including providing training and overseeing assessment trials with local teams.
To lead / contribute to the development and delivery of AAC training, to a wide range of audiences.
To actively contribute to the development of the service within the area of specialism and act as a resource for other Therapists and members of the multidisciplinary team in the area of expertise.
To take delegated responsibility for aspects of service development and monitoring as required.
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.
CASEE is one of 14 regional specialised Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Services commissioned by NHS England to provide a consistent, equitable AAC Service across England and is managed within the CUH Speech and Language Therapy Service.
Our service works closely with local Therapy teams to provide a service to children and adults who are eligible for a specialised AAC assessment across the six counties of the East of England.
Whilst experience and high level AAC / Assistive Technology (AT) skills are desirable, we welcome applications from Occupational Therapists who have an interest in AAC / AT and who are committed to developing the necessary specialist knowledge and skills.
Applicants interested in Part Time opportunities are also welcomed.
We welcome applicants seeking a permanent role with CASEE and also those interested in an internal or external secondment opportunity.
Individual personal development needs will be identified and supported by the Service Lead and the specialist team, including experienced Occupational Therapist colleagues, with excellent training opportunities available.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for detailed job duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as permanent or as a secondment and must have the approval of their current line manager before applying, if as a secondment.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 29 July 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on 20 August 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
This advert closes on Monday 29 Jul 2024