Senior Occupational Therapist

Are you an Occupational Therapist seeking a new challenge? Do you have previous experience supporting Adults?

Service Care Solutions are working with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust to recruit a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to support an early intervention and acute rehabilitation team at Alexandra Hospital.

The contract duration is for 6 months with the likelihood of extension. This is a full-time placement with 37.5 hours available. Part-time applications of 3 Days or more will also be considered.

Position: Band 7 Occupational Therapist
Location: Alexandra Hospital, Worcestershire
Hours: Mon - Fri, 8.30-4.30 or 8.00-4.00
Contract Duration: ASAP for 6 months (flexible)

Key Responsibilities :

1. Clinical Practice:
   • Deliver high-quality, patient-centred occupational therapy services within an acute NHS hospital setting.
   • Conduct comprehensive assessments for patients with a variety of medical conditions, with a particular focus on those with cognitive difficulties and frail elderly patients.
   • Develop and implement individualised treatment plans aimed at early intervention and acute rehabilitation, facilitating optimal recovery and discharge outcomes.
2. Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration:
   • Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to team meetings, case discussions, and joint care planning.
   • Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to patient care.
3. Leadership and Supervision:
   • Lead and manage a team of occupational therapists and support staff, ensuring high standards of clinical practice and service delivery.
4. Service Development:
   • Contribute to the development and implementation of service improvements and initiatives within the department.
5. Fast Track Discharge:
   • Manage the occupational therapy input for patients on fast track discharge pathways, ensuring timely and safe discharge plans are in place.
   • Liaise with community services and external agencies to coordinate seamless transitions from hospital to home or other care settings.
6. Documentation and Compliance:
   • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in accordance with NHS policies and professional standards.

Requirements

• Occupational Therapy qualification
• HCPC Registration
• Experience working with older adults

Benefits

• £250 training allowance
• Specialists mental health consultants offering single point of contact
• Frequent notifications for upcoming opportunities via text and email
• Ltd & PAYE payment options available
• Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS trusts offering mental health services and over 200 local authorities.
• FREE DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services
• FREE Occupational Health Check and Immunisations

Are you happy with your current agency?

• £150 Agency Switch Bonus

• £250 Welcome Bonus

• Up to £750 Referral Bonus