Description:

Brilliant opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a well-established hospital just 30 minutes from London. Our client a busy NHS Trust require Band 5/6 OT Basic/Senior OT on a rotational basis. This is a full-time role offering excellent development and a pension package.

Requirements: 

• Degree/diploma equivalent HCPC registration 
• Evidence of CPD including recent postgraduate events relevant to clinical specialty
• 12-18 months post-qualification as a band 5 rotational occupational therapist, covering a broad range of experience and specialties. 
• Experience of working as part of an occupational therapy team and/or MDT
• Basic working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and cognition with particular reference to specialty client group 
• Basic knowledge of assessment and treatment tools for specialty 
• Competency and ability to assess and treat core patient caseload in specialist field. 
• Able to carry out activity analysis of daily living activities. 
• Articulate and good communication skills 
• Basic IT skills 
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.

Job purpose:          

• Assess and treat own caseload of patients who may have complex presentations, and maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner. 
• To assess and treat a varied caseload on general medical wards.  
• To ensure effective communication, to be actively involved in discharge planning, to work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.  
• To be responsible for a defined area of working (e.g. a section of a specialty, or a particular type of patient) working without direct supervision.  
• A high standard of clinical work is required which will also include teaching and supervision of junior staff, assistants and students. 
• Requirement to deputise for the Team Leader Occupational Therapist for the section. 
• To participate in rostered seven day evening and weekend working.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Relocation package (if applicable).

For more information, please forward your CV to grace.leonard@cplhealthcare.com or call Grace on +353872310384

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