Senior Occupational Therapist
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our well‑established older persons medicine team. We are looking to recruit a band 6 Occupational Therapist to join an experienced, dedicated and enthusiastic team. The role involves delivering therapy to elderly/frail patients on the two OPM wards (55 beds) at The James Cook University Hospital across 7 days. The successful applicant will need recent experience of working as an Occupational Therapist, with knowledge and experience of using adaptive equipment and moving & handling techniques.
Responsibilities
* Work within a multidisciplinary team, holding your own caseload of patients and providing assessment, rehabilitation and support across the older persons medicine pathway.
* Provide cover and support to community hospitals as needed.
* Support rotational physiotherapists and occupational therapists, attending regular supervision sessions and appraisals, and being supported by the Therapy Lead.
* Participate in in‑service training programmes and continuous professional development activities.
* Support the "Making Every Contact Count" approach to behaviour change in promoting health and wellbeing.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Band 6 Occupational Therapist role – recent experience as an Occupational Therapist.
* Knowledge and experience of using adaptive equipment and moving & handling techniques.
* Experience with elderly/frail patient population preferred.
Leadership & Improvement Training
All new staff attend leadership development and quality improvement programmes. This includes four and a half days of training covering NHS trust values, leadership effectiveness, practitioner level quality improvement, and opportunities for further in‑house courses.
Contact Information
Name: Jemma Bedford
Job title: Therapy Lead
Email: jemma.bedford@nhs.net
Telephone: 01642 850850
Hours: Monday – Thursday
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Location: Stockton-on-Tees, England, United Kingdom
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