Senior Occupational Therapist - Trauma & Orthopaedics
ENS Group are the leading Healthcare recruitment agency operating nationwide and working with a variety of NHS Trusts across the UK.
Job Ad: Senior Occupational Therapist - Trauma & Orthopaedics
Location: Derby
Position: Senior Occupational Therapist (Band 6)
Specialty: Trauma & Orthopaedics
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30-16:30
Contract Duration: ASAP – 26th June 2025
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Trauma & Orthopaedic (T&O) Therapy and multi-disciplinary teams at Royal Derby Hospital (RDH). In this vital role, you will work flexibly across trauma and elective wards, providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
As a Senior OT, you will conduct advanced Occupational Therapy assessments and treatment for inpatients recovering from trauma or elective procedures. You will also play a key role in discharge planning to support timely and efficient patient discharges.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide advanced Occupational Therapy assessments and treatment to inpatients post-trauma and elective procedures.
* Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, including doctors, nurses, and physiotherapists, to provide holistic care.
* Provide expertise in discharge planning to ensure smooth and timely patient transitions.
* Manage a varied caseload, delivering therapy to patients with diverse needs.
* Deliver therapy in a fast-paced, acute inpatient setting.
* Monitor patient progress and provide appropriate interventions to support recovery and rehabilitation.
Required Experience:
* Recent experience working in an acute inpatient Trauma & Orthopaedic setting.
* Proven experience in discharge planning and managing a caseload of patients requiring complex discharge solutions.
* Ability to provide advanced clinical assessments and tailored treatment plans.
* Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Knowledge of specialized therapy techniques for trauma and orthopaedic patients.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously.
Benefits of working for ENS:
* Excellent rates of pay
* Weekly payroll
* Holiday pay
* Inclusion to staff pension
* Recommend a friend scheme
* Dedicated consultant 365 days per year
* Back-office support
* PAYE and Umbrella pay options.
* Rapid pay
For further information contact Brooke on 01244 633150
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
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