Job Summary
Job title: Rotational Occupational Therapist
Band: Band 5
Division: Clinical Support Division
Responsible to: Band 7 Therapists / Clinical Lead Therapist
Accountable to: Therapy Services Manager
Type of contract: Permanent
Hours per week: 37.5 - includes weekend and Bank Holiday working
Location: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital (may also work on West Middlesex University Hospital site)
Responsibilities
To work as an autonomous practitioner in providing occupational therapy assessment and treatment to own designated caseload of patients and to maintain up-to-date occupational therapy records.
To use evidence-based principles/current best practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
To gain experience through 6 month rotations in Medical Rehabilitation, Stroke/Neurology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, and Emergency Department/Acute Assessment Unit.
To consolidate and develop knowledge and skills through participation in CPD and KSF.
To have opportunity to participate in a departmental research project.
We are currently working in seven day working patterns, which includes weekend working and some Bank Holiday cover.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Contact
Name: Charlotte Gassner
Job title: Clinical Lead Therapist
Email address: charlotte.gassner@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07919 468 844
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
Employment is subject to a six-month probation.
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