Occupational Therapist - Band 5
We are seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team on Mayfield Unit at Thurrock Community Hospital. We provide rehabilitation to older people living in the local community with the aim of supporting them to return to their own homes as independent as possible. The unit consists of 24 beds.
Main duties of the job
You will have a pivotal role in ensuring patients receive a high standard of Occupational Therapy care whilst they are on our ward. You will have the opportunity to develop understanding and application of the OT process, develop knowledge of different types of equipment and how to assess for these as well as completing assessments and treatment programmes for activities of daily living. It is essential you have access to your own vehicle as you will be required to complete access and home visits to help facilitate discharge. As some of our beds are for Dementia patients you will get the opportunity to develop your understanding of these conditions and the role OT may play with this client group including cognitive screening assessments and therapeutic interventions.
The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously and have experience of working as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, preferably with older adults. You will have excellent communication skills, time management skills with the ability to prioritise and problem solve.
About us
Our Values 2025 - 2030
We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities.
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment.
Job responsibilities
Mayfield is a dynamic Unit which prides itself on a high standard of patient care. We take an MDT approach with all of our clients in order for them to have the best opportunity to rehabilitate.
Person Specification
Experience
* Evidence of CPD in Portfolio with recent learning relevant to clinical field.
* Experience of working in the NHS for a minimum of 2 Years
* Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Member of COT
Skills
* Effective verbal and written communication skills, including writing patient notes and provision of accurate and legible reports.
* Ability to work both alone and in a multi-disciplinary team.
* Effective organisational and time management skills.
Qualifications
* Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
Certificates of Sponsorship: Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles.
Use of AI: Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process.
NELFT is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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