Acute Care OT: Rotations in Medicine, Stroke, ICU

VerseOne Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

VerseOne Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist at Band 5 to support acute hospital rotations across medicine, elderly care, emergency, stroke, and critical care. You will assess, treat and facilitate safe discharge while supervising junior staff and students.

UK HCPC registration is essential; previous experience in acute hospital or community settings is desirable. The role involves weekend/public holiday rostering.

Qualifications

• Completion of UK occupational therapy student placements.
• HCPC registration as Occupational Therapist is required.
• Graduate Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Experience in acute hospital areas is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes comprehensive/standardised Occupational Therapy assessments addressing occupational performance and skill deficits in self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
• Manages and accepts clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients, prioritising and delegating to assistants when appropriate.
• Works as an autonomous Occupational Therapist, being aware of the needs of others within the team.
• Liaises with health and social care professionals and other related organisations, providing written reports, recommendations and referrals when appropriate.

Skills

UK OT placements completed

Band 5 OT experience

Education

HCPC registration as Occupational Therapist

Graduate Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

VerseOne Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist at Band 5 to support acute hospital rotations across medicine, elderly care, emergency, stroke, and critical care. You will assess, treat and facilitate safe discharge while supervising junior staff and students.

UK HCPC registration is essential; previous experience in acute hospital or community settings is desirable. The role involves weekend/public holiday rostering.