Autonomous AMU Occupational Therapist – MDT & Rapid Discharge

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Harrow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD support

Staff development

Job summary

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our therapy team on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) based at Northwick Park Hospital. The AMU covers wards with rapid turnover and requires swift assessment, treatment planning, and safe discharge planning for general medical patients.

You will work closely with physiotherapy and attend daily MDT meetings, developing advanced skills in communication, functional and MSK assessments, and CPD.

Qualifications

• Autonomous practitioner responsible for own caseload and delivery of specialist therapy in AMU.
• Conduct comprehensive initial, functional and cognitive assessments to inform treatment plans and discharge planning.
• Work within an MDT to manage potentially complex disability with accurate patient records.
• Support line manager in service delivery and supervision of students/junior staff.
• Commit to CPD and service development in collaboration with Band 7s and 8s.
• Participate in weekend working rota (1 in 4 weekends).

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat own caseload in AMU and provide specialist therapy.
• Complete comprehensive initial and cognitive assessments to develop problem lists and plans.
• Collaborate with MDT to treat complex cases and maintain patient records.
• Support management and supervise students/junior staff.
• Engage in CPD and service development with senior therapists.
• Weekend rotation participation; days off scheduled in following week.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Functional assessments

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our therapy team on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) based at Northwick Park Hospital. The AMU covers wards with rapid turnover and requires swift assessment, treatment planning, and safe discharge planning for general medical patients.

You will work closely with physiotherapy and attend daily MDT meetings, developing advanced skills in communication, functional and MSK assessments, and CPD.