Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Medical Team
Grade: Band 6
Trust: West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Location: Watford General Hospital, Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0HB
Ward/Dept: Occupational therapy Watford
Hours: Full time - Up to 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 8-4pm or 8.15-4.15pm
Pay Rates - Day: £19.01
Why might this job interest you?
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, to join the well-established therapy team in the Inpatient therapy department at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as part of #TeamWestHerts at Watford Hospital.
This is a full time post focusing on excellent care in a fast paced environment, and the trust would welcome existing Band 6 Occupational therapists who are looking to specialise in Medical care and those experienced Band 5's who are looking for the next step in their career.
Responsibilities of this job role
If you are successful in your application to this post, you will be expected to manage and deliver on the responsibilities outlined below - as well as those not included here, call today to discuss further:
- Clinically manage a caseload, completing detailed assessment & treatments in medical specialities, with patients who have complex needs including neurology & falls management.
- Discharge planning skills are key to this post, and you will need to be able to make timely decisions regarding transfer to community services and managing referrals to specialist units.
To be successful in applying for this role you will need:
HCPC Registered.
Degree in Occupational therapy or equivalent.
In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of
- Relevant Qualifications
- Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
- Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
- Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
- Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider
- First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
- Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
- Working options to suit your lifestyle- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
- Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
- Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
- Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.