Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational Therapist - General Medical/Ortho Wards

Grade: Band 6

Trust: West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Location: Watford General Hospital, Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0HB

Ward/Dept: Occupational therapy Watford

Hours: Full time - 22.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm (flexible on days)

Pay Rates - Day: £19.01

Why might this job interest you?

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, to join the friendly and supportive Occupational therapy team in the inpatient therapy department at Watford General Hospital. This is a part-time post and would be ideal if you are an existing Band 6 Occupational therapist who is looking to specialise in Orthopaedics and surgical care.

Responsibilities of this job role

If you are successful in your application to this post, you will be expected to manage and deliver on the responsibilities outlined below - as well as those not included here, call today to discuss further:

• You would have the unique opportunity to develop your specialist OT skills with complex trauma, Orthopaedics, acute surgical and amputee patients alongside a well-established multi-disciplinary team.
• As part of the team, you will clinically manage a caseload, completing detailed assessment & treatments in Orthopaedic and Surgical specialities, with patients who have complex needs including trauma, Orthopaedics, acute surgery & amputees.
• Discharge planning skills are key to this post, and you will need to be able to make timely decisions regarding transfer to community services and managing referrals to specialist units.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

HCPC Registered.

Degree in Occupational therapy or equivalent.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

• Relevant Qualifications
• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

· Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

• Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider

• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.

• Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.