Acute Trauma & Orthopaedics OT – Band 5 (Locum)

JustOT; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

JustOT are recruiting an experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapist for a locum role in Buckinghamshire, covering acute inpatient Medicine and Trauma & Orthopaedics. The post suits an OT who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration, a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy, and NHS inpatient experience with a strong focus on discharge planning and equipment provision.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered as an Occupational Therapist.
• NHS acute OT experience.
• Inpatient experience in Medicine/Trauma & Orthopaedics/A&E.
• Ability to manage priorities and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Work across acute inpatient Medicine and Trauma & Orthopaedics.
• Perform functional assessments and identify rehab needs.
• Support safe and timely hospital discharge planning.
• Assess equipment needs and provide appropriate provision.
• Manage varied inpatient caseload and priorities.
• Collaborate with the MDT and use clinical judgement.

Skills

Inpatient experience

Discharge planning

Independent working

Equipment provision

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

JustOT are recruiting an experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapist for a locum role in Buckinghamshire, covering acute inpatient Medicine and Trauma & Orthopaedics. The post suits an OT who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration, a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy, and NHS inpatient experience with a strong focus on discharge planning and equipment provision.