Overview
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We are able to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Occupational Therapy Team based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary as a Specialist Occupational Therapist on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave for 9 months, with a variety of clinical areas including some community work.
Responsibilities
The role includes a specialist caseload across Integrated Community Stroke team, Acute frailty & extended stay wards, medical, surgical and orthopaedic services and Emergency Department, with opportunities to work alongside Discharge to Assess service. You will hold a specialist caseload on a rotational clinical area, support OT and therapy team with their caseloads, supervise students, engage in service development, and contribute to improving patient experiences and outcomes. The post involves ward-based work and some community visits.
Requirements
* A Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
* Registration with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist
* The ability to travel to a variety of venues throughout the community to deliver patient assessments within an identified locality and to attend meetings
About the team and environment
You will work with a dedicated team of Occupational Therapists and colleagues across the MDT and complex discharge team. You will be supported by the Occupational Therapy Team Managers; supervision and support to OT team members and students; engaged in service development. All staff are encouraged to engage in in-service training and CPD is well supported by the management team.
Communication
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lauren Calvert, Occupational Therapy Team Manager. Email: lauren.calvert@mbht.nhs.uk, Telephone: 01524 584144. For further information or to discuss the post please contact Lauren Calvert on 01524 584144 / 07890985037.
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