Occupational Therapist: 7‑Day Service & Career Growth

NHS Jobs; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave (pro rata)

Job summary

ESNEFT in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality OT services across designated clinical areas. You will manage a defined complex caseload with guidance from the Team Leader, using evidence-based, client-centered approaches to assess, plan and evaluate interventions.

You will supervise junior OTs, non-qualified staff, and students on placement, and contribute to audits of clinical practice and processes to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Registered OT with HCPC
• Experience in hospital settings
• Supervisory experience with junior staff

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard OT service in designated clinical areas.
• Manage a defined complex caseload under Team Leader guidance using evidence-based, client-centred principles to assess, plan and evaluate OT interventions.
• Ensure safety of patients in your care as far as reasonably practical.
• Supervise and assist in developing junior OTs, non-qualified staff and students on placement.
• Undertake audits of clinical practice and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Be flexible in working in a 7-day service with extended hours in specific settings.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Clinical audit

Supervision

Evidence-based practice

Patient-centred care

Job description

ESNEFT in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality OT services across designated clinical areas. You will manage a defined complex caseload with guidance from the Team Leader, using evidence-based, client-centered approaches to assess, plan and evaluate interventions.

You will supervise junior OTs, non-qualified staff, and students on placement, and contribute to audits of clinical practice and processes to improve efficiency.