Rotational Occupational TherapistNHS

Job summary

Band 5 -Rotational Occupational Therapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our adult acute in-patient Band 5 rotation based at NMUH which covers the following clinical areas:

Medical Specialities

Orthopaedic/surgery

Acute Medicine for Older people

Acute Stroke Unit

Admission Avoidance Team - covering Emergency Department and 0-48 hours length of stay.

Candidates will need the skills and ability to cope with a challenging and fast paced environment.

The Occupational Therapy Service is part of the integrated Therapies Service and staff benefit from a supportive environment and excellent learning opportunities though collaborative care team working.

The successful post holder will be required to participate in seven day working rota.

Main duties of the job

To provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention to all patients referred in the area of work.

To be an active member of the multidisciplinary team. To participate in clinical projects, service developments, audits and service reviews as agreed and supported by the Clinical Services Lead OT

To actively participate in the available rotations.

To communicate effectively with the members of the multidisciplinaryTeam and other agencies on assessments, treatment plans,interventions and progress of patients

To be responsible for an allocated clinical caseload and provideOccupational Therapy (OT) assessment, treatment and plannedintervention for those patients as a part of the multidisciplinary team.

To administer specialist, standardised and or/ or structuredassessments with patients on allocated caseload and interpret theresults, to facilitate effective treatment and care planning by themultidisciplinary team.

Job description

For full job description please refer to detailed job description and personal specification documents

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

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