Job Description
Clinical Specialist Medical Occupational Therapist – Locum Band 7
Location: Ashford, East Kent
Salary: Band 7 NHS - £28 - £31
Contract Type: Full Time / Locum
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our General and Specialist Medicine teams. In this leadership role, you will provide specialist Occupational Therapy skills for a diverse caseload, with a strong focus on frailty and complex medical patients. You will play a pivotal part in driving excellence in clinical practice, service development, and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead the clinical delivery and evaluation of therapy services within General & Specialist Medicine.
2. Provide expert Occupational Therapy intervention for general, specialist medical, and frailty patients.
3. Act as a key source of therapeutic clinical expertise, advice, and support across the MDT.
4. Develop robust communication networks with clinical specialists across the health economy to ensure efficient service provision.
5. Design and deliver postgraduate training programs in collaboration with the MDT.
6. Support clinical governance initiatives, includin...