Band 6 Development Occupational Therapist – Acute Care

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in the Acute OT Team at Great Western Hospital. The post offers a development pathway from Band 5 to Band 6 with a comprehensive induction and regular supervision.

You will join a supportive team across Medical, Surgical and Respiratory wards, assisting with discharge planning and coordinating safe transitions home, while engaging in professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of postgraduate learning relevant to clinical area
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Registered field work educator
• Evidence of basic management training
• Member of special interest group
• NVQ Assessor
• Member of professional body

Responsibilities

• Support the clinical delivery of Occupational Therapy on the Acute Wards.
• Prioritise patients who require OT to support weekends discharges.
• Provide interventions including assessing and providing equipment to enable and support on discharge.
• Provide Risk Assessments for care agencies for new equipment.
• Signpost and refer patients to services to support follow up on discharge.
• Liaise with the MDT to support problem solving blocks to weekend discharges.
• Provide guidance and training to patients and their families to promote independence at home after acute illness.

Education

Registered with Health and Care Professions Council

Job description

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in the Acute OT Team at Great Western Hospital. The post offers a development pathway from Band 5 to Band 6 with a comprehensive induction and regular supervision.

You will join a supportive team across Medical, Surgical and Respiratory wards, assisting with discharge planning and coordinating safe transitions home, while engaging in professional development.