Specialist Occupational Therapist for Rehabilitation
We're Hiring: Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Ward
About the Role: As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in the rehabilitation journey of patients recovering from surgeries, injuries, or long‑term medical conditions. Your expertise will empower patients to regain independence in daily activities, improve their quality of life and enhance their functional capabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a multidisciplinary, patient‑centered environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Assess, plan and deliver tailored occupational therapy interventions to patients.
* Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic, individualized care.
* Support patients in developing strategies to enhance independence and engage in meaningful activities.
* Provide expert advice and education to patients, families and carers regarding daily living aids and techniques.
* Supervise and mentor junior therapists and students, fostering professional development.
Qualifications and Experience
* A qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
* BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
* Health and Care Professions Council current registration.
* Postgraduate qualification or evidence of relevant post‑qualification professional development.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
* Experience in a rehabilitation or acute setting (highly desirable).
* Experience of training/supervision.
* Experience of multi‑professional working.
* Experience of using client‑centred goals; experience of equipment provision.
* Experience in acute and community settings.
* Broad range of Band 5 rotation experience or equivalent OT experience.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
* Evidence of CPD in the previous year.
* Knowledge of client‑centred practice.
* Awareness of clinical governance and understanding of the NHS and its challenges.
* Evidence of initiative and the ability to use own initiative within role boundaries.
* Ability to verbalise the clinical reasoning process in routine case management.
* Motivated to work flexibly within an inter‑professional framework.
* Good team‑working skills.
* Accuracy and attention to detail.
* Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate workload.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to implement and respond to change.
* Good keyboard and IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
* Specialist client group knowledge.
Benefits
* Supportive and experienced team committed to professional growth.
* Access to training, clinical supervision and opportunities for career progression.
* Competitive salary (£39,959 to £48,117 a year, pro rata) and NHS benefits, including pension and leave.
* The chance to make a lasting impact on patients' rehabilitation journeys in a rewarding and varied role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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