Occupational Therapist

Band 6 Occupational Therapist (OT) - (medical, surgical, orthopaedics, neuro)

• To assess and treat own caseload of patients within the defined clinical area and maintains associated records
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner within your area of specialty
• Facilitates and supports the discharge planning process
• Supervises less experienced physiotherapists, therapy assistants / technicians and students.
• To work flexibly across specialties when requested, and if competency allows

Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Acute Inpatient Rotation

• Competency to carry out b4 level Physiotherapy assessment between physio and OT
• Driving license and access to a car to travel between sites and community settings
• Documented evidence of CPD
• 18 month to 2 years of post-qualification experience

Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Neurological Rotation

• Experience of complex discharge planning and of working with external agencies
• Experience of working with service users and their families
• Documented evidence of CPD

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration

Please contact Gemma at Piers Meadows for further information.