One of the well know Trusts in Midlands is looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join their team. The provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital services across five hospital sites. As one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, it offers specialist care in cardiology, cancer services, trauma, and orthopaedics. It is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, and innovation in clinical practice.
Main duties:
The Occupational Therapist will be based within the medicine team, working within the multidisciplinary team, responding to referrals generated by the ward or by the Occupational Therapist screening the wards that the medicine team is responsible for.
The Occupational Therapist will carry out skilled work in respect of the assessment and treatment of patients with complex and / or chronic conditions, provide specialist skills which enable patients to explore, achieve and maximise their independence and maintain quality of life in the activities of daily living - areas of personal care, domestic, leisure and productive activities.
Work independently and be responsible for own individual caseload.
The Occupational Therapist will liaise closely with the senior Occupational Therapist from the wider Occupational Therapy team (and receive supervision in complex cases). The Occupational Therapist will also liaise with other professional groups within the Trust and with external agencies as necessary.
The Occupational Therapist will assist in ensuring that the service meets that demands of providing a 7 day service.
Requirements:
1. HCPC registration with OT qualifications.
2. Appropriate clinical experience in acute setting
3. Effective communication skills
4. Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
To apply to this job please reply with your updated CV and job reference number - BS//OT1