Fixed-Term Band 6 OT – Acute Medical/Surgical

Plymouth Hospitals; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is recruiting an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the Medical and Surgical Specialities Team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. The role focuses on high-quality assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning for patients with medical and surgical conditions in a fast-paced acute hospital environment.

The successful candidate will manage a complex caseload, support junior staff and contribute to service development, with leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Post-registration OT experience within a physical health setting.
• Experience managing a complex caseload in an acute hospital.
• Experience leading complex discharge planning for patients with multifactorial needs.
• Experience supervising students or junior staff.
• Ability to work autonomously within an MDT.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and varied caseload of patients, undertaking comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions.
• Use advanced clinical reasoning to assess occupational performance, cognition, physical health and psychosocial needs, and formulate person-centred treatment plans.
• Collaborate with patients, carers and the MDT to set realistic rehabilitation goals and facilitate safe, timely discharge planning.
• Undertake assessments across various acute pathways and adapt practice to meet changing service demands.
• Provide equipment, adaptations and support services to maximise independence and safety; conduct home assessments as required.
• Maintain accurate, timely patient records and contribute to service development and governance.

Skills

Discharge planning

Clinical reasoning

MDT collaboration

Communication

Autonomous practice

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Tools

EPIC

Job description

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is recruiting an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the Medical and Surgical Specialities Team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. The role focuses on high-quality assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning for patients with medical and surgical conditions in a fast-paced acute hospital environment.

The successful candidate will manage a complex caseload, support junior staff and contribute to service development, with leadership opportunities