Senior Occupational Therapist - Rotational
We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our Band 6 Rotation at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT).
The role includes rotations through the following areas: Reactive Emergency Assessment Community Team (REACT), Blue Bird Lodge - Community Hospital, St Elizabeth Hospice, Ipswich Hospital inpatient wards: Trauma and Orthopaedics/Surgery, Medical/Oncology, Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU), Stroke, and Older Peoples’ Services.
This position can also be considered for those wishing to develop their skills from Band 5 to Band 6 level – Preceptorship must be completed.
If you have any questions or queries about the role, please call and we will be happy to discuss these with you.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Deliver a high standard OT service in designated clinical areas.
2. Manage a defined complex caseload under the management of the Team Leader, using evidence-based, client-centred principles to assess, plan and evaluate OT interventions, ensuring compliance with HCPC, RCOT, CQC and Trust clinical and quality standards.
3. Ensure, as far as is reasonably practical, the safety of the patients in your care.
4. Supervise and assist in the development of junior OTs, non-qualified staff and students on placement.
5. Undertake audits of both clinical practice and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
6. Be flexible in working in a 7-day service with extended hours in specific settings.
7. Participate in Band 6 OT rotation.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals, we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata), and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Contact Information:
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Julie Burrows
Job title: Occupational Therapist Clinical Specialist
Email address: Julie.Burrows@esneft.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01473 702071
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