Acute Inpatient OT - Band 5 (Locum, Flexible Hours)

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time (Part-Time Considered)

Acute Inpatient Experience

Competitive Hourly Rate

Networking Opportunities

Stimulating Hospital Environment

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is sourcing a Band 5 Acute Inpatient Occupational Therapist in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The role offers up to £21.00 per hour as a locum for 2 months, with full-time or part-time options.

The position requires HCPC registration, a Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy, NHS OT experience, and expertise in acute inpatient and trauma & orthopaedics settings. Car essential for community work.

Qualifications

• Current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience within NHS Occupational Therapy.
• Experience within acute inpatient medicine and Trauma & Orthopaedics.
• History of independent working and discharge planning experience.
• Proficient in assessing and providing equipment.
• Ability to prioritise a busy caseload.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Experience within an A&E team.
• Community Occupational Therapy experience.
• Access to a car for community work.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients within acute inpatient medicine and trauma & orthopaedic services.
• Support safe and timely discharge planning processes.
• Complete functional assessments and rehabilitation programmes.
• Recommend and provide appropriate equipment to facilitate patient discharge.
• Manage a varied inpatient caseload independently, showcasing multitasking.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for holistic patient care.
• Prioritise workload based on clinical need and discharge requirements, ensuring efficient patient flow.
• Contribute to patient-centred care planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Support patients in maximising independence and achieving functional outcomes.

Skills

Independent working

Discharge planning

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Time management

Equipment provision

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel is sourcing a Band 5 Acute Inpatient Occupational Therapist in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The role offers up to £21.00 per hour as a locum for 2 months, with full-time or part-time options.

The position requires HCPC registration, a Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy, NHS OT experience, and expertise in acute inpatient and trauma & orthopaedics settings. Car essential for community work.