Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Trust: Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Location: Alexandra Hospital (Specialty Medicine)
Ward: Occupational Therapy In-Patient Services
Pay Rates: £29.20 Per hour
Shift Patterns: Either 08:00-16:00 or 08:30-16:30, Mon-Fri
Why might this job interest you?
You will be part of a team delivering Occupational Therapy to 7 wards, predominantly acute medicine to a patient group of moderate to complex cases. On occasion you may be required to lone work within the patients' home environment which will include manual handling including the delivery and fitting of equipment. There may be a requirement for earlier assessment and intervention and proactive discharge planning to ensure that patients leave the hospital having been provided quality Occupational Therapy for a safe and timely discharge.
What you can add:
- Experience of leading a team and supervising others.
- Knowledge and experience of working with a variety of patients in an acute physical health setting.
- Experience working with an MDT, as well as carrying a caseload, writing clinical notes and supervising others.
- Recommend support and equipment needs to facilitate discharge, as well as physically assessing patients on the wards in an acute hospital.
- This role may include community visits to assess physical environments at patients homes.
What you'll need:
- Diploma in Occupational therapy.
- HCPC Registration
- UK NHS Experience
- Post registration experience working at Band 6 or above
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.
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