Autonomous In-Patient Occupational Therapist | Lead

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Findern CP; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career development

Flexible working discussed at/interiew

Leadership and clinical skills growth

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Band 5 in-patient occupational therapist for work at Alton Community Hospital, with an apprenticeship route via Band 4. The role focuses on assessing ward patients with respiratory, neurological, orthopaedic and MSK conditions and building goal-focused treatment plans for autonomous delivery, with a personal caseload.

Holds a BSc in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.

Qualifications

• BSc in Occupational Therapy is required.
• HCPC registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out clinical assessments of patients admitted to the ward.
• Formulate goal-orientated treatment plans and deliver them as an autonomous practitioner.
• Be responsible for own caseload.
• Co-ordinate interventions with other disciplines and external agencies.
• Work with other professionals to achieve the best possible patient outcome.
• Provide guidance to patients, relatives, carers and staff.
• Support the team lead in developing the service.

Education

BSc in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Band 5 in-patient occupational therapist for work at Alton Community Hospital, with an apprenticeship route via Band 4. The role focuses on assessing ward patients with respiratory, neurological, orthopaedic and MSK conditions and building goal-focused treatment plans for autonomous delivery, with a personal caseload.

Holds a BSc in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.