Occupational Advanced Therapist for Acute Medicine | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Aylesbury is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to lead the Acute Medical team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. This role involves bridging the Trauma and Orthopaedic team, fostering collaboration, and employing innovative discharge planning strategies. Candidates should have a passion for patient care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Acute Medical team with a focus on strategic and innovative approaches.
• Collaborate with Physios and Home First team for effective discharge planning.

Job description

Overview

Come and Join Us! An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist to jointly lead the Acute Medical team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital and bridge the Trauma and Orthopaedic team. The Medical team includes you with the other Band 7, two Band 6s, Band 5 and a Band 3 and T&O team, Band 7, Band 6 and Band 4s.

You will lead with a strategic, passionate and innovative approach. The OT teams work closely with the Physios and the innovative Home First team that undertakes discharge home visits with the care agencies using a Discharge to Assess approach.