NHS Occupational Therapist – Acute Medical
Job title: Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Acute Medical Specialism
Location: Chichester, Sussex, UK
Salary: £26.44 per hour
Contract type: Ongoing, Full-time
Discover an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team in Chichester, Sussex, as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist specialising in Acute Medical care. This locum position offers an impressive hourly rate of £26.44, with the stability of an ongoing contract. Seize the chance to enhance your clinical skills while relishing the flexibility and variety that locum work provides, enabling you to work in diverse settings and environments.
Perks and benefits:
Enjoy the freedom of locum work with great work-life balance and autonomy over your schedule, allowing you to tailor your career path to suit your lifestyle. Gain exposure to a broad range of patients and clinical experiences, enriching your professional expertise and adaptability. With a supportive team and access to ongoing professional development opportunities, you’ll be well-equipped to thrive and grow in your occupational therapy career.
Responsibilities:
* Independently manage a caseload of patients with complex health and social needs, using evidence-based principles to plan and implement effective assessments and treatment programmes.
* Utilise robust clinical reasoning and analytical skills, responding to changes in patients’ clinical and functional needs, including assessing their ability to give informed consent for therapy and eliciting active patient participation in treatment.
* Assess cognition and mood using standardised assessment tools.
* Organise and carry out home visits, where appropriate, in accordance with the home visit guidelines.
* Report outcomes formally and verbally to team members and external agencies.
* Participate in the smooth and effective discharge planning for patients.
* Empower patients to be actively involved in self-management, through advice, education, coping strategies and therapeutic procedures.
* Develop effective therapeutic relationships with patients who may have complex cognitive, perceptual and behavioural presentations, demonstrating empathy and sensitivity to issues, which may arise in hostile and emotive situations.
* Ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation of all interventions, complying with Trust, departmental and professional standards, and provide Occupational Therapy service excellence.
Requirements:
* Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
* Recent UK experience working as an Occupational Therapist.
* Recent NHS experience.
* Registered with the HCPC.
Chichester, with its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant cultural scene, is a fantastic place to live and work. Located close to the picturesque South Downs and the beautiful Sussex coastline, it offers a perfect blend of city life and outdoor adventure.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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