Job Description
Job Title: Band 7 Occupational Therapist
Location: Frimley Park Hospital, Frimley, Surrey
Hourly Rate: £31 per hour (Paid via Direct Engagement)Contract Type: Temporary (Agency)
Job Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join the multidisciplinary team at Frimley Park Hospital. This is an excellent chance to contribute to patient care within a well-established NHS setting on a temporary agency basis. The role offers a competitive rate of £31 per hour, paid via direct engagement.
As a Band 7 Occupational Therapist, you will provide expert assessment, advice, and rehabilitation to a diverse patient group, supporting the hospitals commitment to high-quality patient care. This role offers flexibility and the chance to work within a supportive, dynamic healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Patient Assessments: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients physical, mental, and social functioning to develop individual treatment plans.
* Rehabilitation & Therapy: Deliver high-quality therapeutic interventions to help patients regain their independence, working with patients with a range of conditions including physical disabilities, neurological conditions, and rehabilitation needs.
* Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), including doctors, nurses, and other therapists, to provide holistic care for patients.
* Supervision & Mentoring: Provide clinical supervision and guidance to junior staff, occupational therapy assistants, and students, ensuring high standards of practice.
* Treatment Plans & Documentation: Develop, implement, and review treatment plans in line with clinical best practice and NHS guidelines, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of patient progress.
* Discharge Planning: Contribute to discharge planning, assessing patient needs and ensuring a safe and effective transition from hospital to home or community settings.
* Service Development: Support service improvement initiatives, ensuring the highest level of care and service delivery to patients.
Key Requirements:
* HCPC Registration: Full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist.
* Experience: Extensive experience in an occupational therapy setting, with a proven track record of working in a Band 7 role or equivalent within the NHS or healthcare sector.
* Clinical Skills: A comprehensive understanding of complex medical and psychological conditions and the ability to devise appropriate treatment plans.
* Leadership Skills: Demonstrated experience in supervising, mentoring, and supporting junior staff.
* Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Flexibility: Ability to work flexibly and manage a busy caseload in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Benefits of Joining Service Care Solutions:
* £250 referral fee bonus for any health care professional you refer who we place in to work on a 3-month contract.
* £250 sign up bonus for any qualified professionals that register with our agency. This will be paid in your first pay packet
* Bring us your contract / Job referral - £200 bonus for bringing your existing work to us.
* All compliancy costs paid for by our agency, including DBS, Occupational Health Check, Online and Practical training
* LTD and PAYE options available
* Nationwide provider to all NHS trusts
* Multi Framework approved Access to a large number of different services within a number of different trusts.
* Specialist consultants offering single points of contact.
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