We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic Band 5 Occupational Therapists to work under the supervision of band 6, to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the specified area providing specialist occupational therapy input aimed at achieving maximum independence for all service users.
Main duties:
1. The post holder is under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist Clinical Lead
2. There may be responsibility for the day-to-day organisation of and referral to support staff
3. The post may involve flexible hours, weekend and bank holiday working on a rota basis and provision of cover across the community and the community hospitals
Requirements:
4. HCPC registration with OT qualifications.
5. appropriate clinical experience in acute setting
6. Effective communication skills
7. Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
8. Pre or post-graduate experience working with patients / clients in any of the following clinical/ work areas - stroke rehab; social services; mental health; paediatrics; palliative care
9. Experience of specialist assessments such as cognitive, perceptual, wheelchair assessments, carer's assessments and Multi-Factorial Falls Assessments
10. Experience of following interventions: DFG process; cognitive or perceptual assessments; wheelchair assessments
11. Experience or skills for supervision of OT Assistant or Tech 3 and OT students
To apply to this job please reply with your updated CV and job reference number - BS//OT2