In Patient Community Occupational Therapist

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust; Chawton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Alton Community Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Band 5, apprenticeship route considered) to join our dedicated therapy team. The service focuses on patient-centred rehabilitation to improve quality of life after an acute episode.

You will work in a supportive, multidisciplinary team, gaining clinical, communication and leadership skills while helping patients, carers and staff achieve meaningful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist (Band 5) or apprenticeship route considered.
• Experience in rehabilitation and patient-centred care.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary therapy team to support patients in achieving rehabilitation goals.
• Develop clinical, communication and leadership skills while supporting patients, carers and staff.

Skills

Occupational therapy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Are you an Occupational therapist looking for an opportunity to work with patients on their rehabilitation goals. Alton Community Hospital are looking for a Band 5 (will consider apprenticeship route) to join their passionate therapy team. The therapy team focuses on patient centred care for individuals who have suffered an acute episode and require rehabilitation to improve their quality of life. The teams are responsive, well led, and caring providing guidance to patients, relatives, carers and staff.

We are calling for band 5 to apply to work within our innovative Therapy Team, striving to embed the rehab access for all campaign. The service is run by a multi-disciplinary team and you will work with other professionals to provide the patient with the best possible outcome. You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical, communication and leadership skills whilst working with patients, carers, relative and staff. You will be encouraged to show your creativity and innovative side whilst supporting the team lead in the development of the service.