Lead Specialist Occupational Therapist – NHS

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Shrewsbury is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their winter escalation ward. The role involves assessing and managing complex patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and providing mentorship to less experienced staff. The ideal candidate will have NHS experience and strong clinical and leadership skills. This position offers opportunities for professional development and is integral to providing excellent patient care within the community.

Qualifications

• Experience within NHS settings is essential.
• Ability to assess and manage complex patient caseloads.
• Strong leadership potential to support team training and development.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage a specialist caseload autonomously.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver high standards of patient care.
• Engage in service development and support training initiatives.

Skills

NHS experience

Clinical assessment skills

Autonomous practitioner skills

Leadership abilities

Dynamic and holistic approach

Job description

A healthcare trust in Shrewsbury is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their winter escalation ward. The role involves assessing and managing complex patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and providing mentorship to less experienced staff. The ideal candidate will have NHS experience and strong clinical and leadership skills. This position offers opportunities for professional development and is integral to providing excellent patient care within the community.