Autonomous Inpatient Occupational Therapist Band 5

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to contribute to the Adult In-patient OT service at St Nicholas Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves autonomous practice with support from the OT team and MDT colleagues to deliver assessments and interventions across wards as needed.

You will participate in discharge planning, promote recovery, and involve carers where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Provide occupational therapy assessments and interventions to patients with diverse needs.
• Manage ongoing assessment and intervention for service users.
• Involve carers and families in intervention planning where appropriate.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based OT interventions with service users.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT assessments/interventions to in-patients on the Adult pathway.
• Assist with discharge planning and progression through recovery.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
• Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by ward leadership.
• Promote client-centred, compassionate care and independence.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Autonomous practice

Discharge planning

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to contribute to the Adult In-patient OT service at St Nicholas Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves autonomous practice with support from the OT team and MDT colleagues to deliver assessments and interventions across wards as needed.

You will participate in discharge planning, promote recovery, and involve carers where appropriate.