Occupational Therapist

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Cheltenham seeks a dedicated professional to collaborate with nursing staff and health professionals. The role requires effective clinical reasoning and communication skills with patients and colleagues. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative services and receive support in evidence-based practice. Regular supervision will be provided along with the opportunity to engage in reflective practice.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning skills.
• Apply theory to practice.
• Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with nursing staff and other health professionals.
• Utilise evidence-based practice.
• Complete assessments and care-plans.

Job description

The post involves working closely with nursing staff, other health professionals, carers and relevant individuals. A commitment to team working is essential within a multi disciplinary team approach.

The post holder should be able to demonstrate effective clinical reasoning skills, apply theory to practice and communicate effectively with patients, their carers and colleagues alike.

In return, the successful candidate will be supported to utilise evidence based practice, have the opportunity to contribute to developing innovative services in a team based environment. The successful candidate will also receive regular supervision and will be encouraged to utilise reflective practice.

You will be expected to have a working knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and complete assessments, care-plans and deliver a range of intervention within the unit setting.

The qualifications, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.