Job summary
Why might this job interest you?
To work as a member of the Occupational Therapy team within acute and
community settings. To manage a complex caseload of patients, and to take
aspects of leadership of the team you are in, and to cover for team lead where
necessary.
Main duties of the job
In acute NHS inpatient settings, delivering autonomous occupational
therapy services that include comprehensive assessment, evidence-based
treatment, and discharge planning for adults with a range of physical,
cognitive, and behavioural impairments. To manage complex cases across medical,
elderly, surgical, and emergency departments, with a strong focus on
recommending effective therapeutic interventions. To be proficient in equipment
provision to support functional independence and safe discharge, while also
maintaining accurate documentation using various IT systems.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Provide specialist advice and second opinions
within Occupational Therapy, supporting both internal colleagues and external
professionals in managing complex cases.
-
Conduct specialist assessments and recommend
therapeutic interventions, including the provision of equipment and minor
environmental adaptations.
-
Develop and implement tailored assessment and
treatment plans for patients with highly complex conditions, using advanced
analytical and clinical reasoning skills.
-
Prepare comprehensive summaries outlining
treatment recommendations, multidisciplinary collaboration, and community
service options to support effective discharge planning.
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Create and maintain educational resources
related to Occupational Therapy for use by patients, carers, visitors, and
multidisciplinary team members.
-
Apply
therapeutic manual handling techniques to support patients physical and
sensory rehabilitation needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Provide specialist advice and second opinions
within Occupational Therapy, supporting both internal colleagues and external
professionals in managing complex cases.
-
Conduct specialist assessments and recommend
therapeutic interventions, including the provision of equipment and minor
environmental adaptations.
-
Develop and implement tailored assessment and
treatment plans for patients with highly complex conditions, using advanced
analytical and clinical reasoning skills.
-
Prepare comprehensive summaries outlining
treatment recommendations, multidisciplinary collaboration, and community
service options to support effective discharge planning.
-
Create and maintain educational resources
related to Occupational Therapy for use by patients, carers, visitors, and
multidisciplinary team members.
-
Apply
therapeutic manual handling techniques to support patients physical and
sensory rehabilitation needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or MSC in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC Registration.
- Acute NHS inpatient experience with SystemOne Knowledge.
- Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapy (Desirable).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or MSC in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC Registration.
- Acute NHS inpatient experience with SystemOne Knowledge.
- Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapy (Desirable).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).