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Overview
We have opportunities to join our Occupational Therapy service, providing 9 month rotations across specialties such as A&E, Medicine, Hospice, Orthopaedics, Hand Therapy, Stroke Rehabilitation, Acute Neurology, Surgery and Mental Health (KMPT).
What we offer
* A friendly, supportive environment with regular peer support
* Clinical supervision and in-service training
* Access to a Band 7 Practice Development OT to support staff
* Support to develop and enhance your skills as an occupational therapist
Responsibilities
* Provide and develop a high standard of Occupational Therapy (OT) services to the Inpatient Occupational Therapy Team, with 9 monthly rotations into Emergency Medicine; Acute Stroke Unit; Neurosciences Team; Trauma Orthopaedics and Hand Therapy; General Surgery; General Medical; Elderly Medicine; Oncology; Ellenor Hospice
* Provide specialist OT assessments, interventions and advice for patients and relatives, using evidence-based client-centered principles
* Work towards prevention of hospital admission and facilitation of discharge, in collaboration with MDT members and relevant community services
* Manage, supervise and develop Band 5 OTs, OT assistants, apprentices and students
* Promote the role of Occupational Therapy within the inter-professional team and ensure effective communication with medical, nursing and other professional staff
* Maintain a high standard of care and clinical practice through liaison with the team and with other senior Occupational Therapists to facilitate integrated rehabilitation programmes
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential.
Contact for further details / informal visits
Name: Leanne Hunt
Job title: Head of Occupational Therapy
Email: leanne.hunt3@nhs.net
Telephone: 07454836577
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