Occupational Therapist

Atlantis Medical; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join a multi-disciplinary team in Devon and Torbay. The ideal candidate will require HCPC registration and be experienced in acute settings. Responsibilities include providing specialist therapy aimed at achieving maximum independence for service users, day-to-day organization of support staff, and potentially covering flexible hours including weekends. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in community healthcare.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience in an acute setting required.
• Experience with patients in stroke rehab, mental health, and paediatrics preferred.
• Ability to supervise OT Assistants or students.

Responsibilities

• Support band 6 therapists in delivering occupational therapy services.
• Organize day-to-day activities and referrals to support staff.
• Work flexible hours to cover community hospitals.

Skills

HCPC registration

Effective communication skills

Multi-disciplinary team collaboration

Education

Occupational Therapy qualifications

Job description

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic Band 5 Occupational Therapists to work under the supervision of band 6, to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the specified area providing specialist occupational therapy input aimed at achieving maximum independence for all service users.

Main duties

• The post holder is under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist Clinical Lead
• There may be responsibility for the day-to‑day organisation of and referral to support staff
• The post may involve flexible hours, weekend and bank holiday working on a rota basis and provision of cover across the community and the community hospitals

Requirements

• HCPC registration with OT qualifications.
• appropriate clinical experience in acute setting
• Effective communication skills
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Pre or post-graduate experience working with patients / clients in any of the following clinical / work areas - stroke rehab; social services; mental health; paediatrics; palliative care
• Experience of specialist assessments such as cognitive, perceptual, wheelchair assessments, carer's assessments and Multi‑Factorial Falls Assessments
• Experience of following interventions : DFG process; cognitive or perceptual assessments; wheelchair assessments
• Experience or skills for supervision of OT Assistant or Tech 3 and OT students

To apply to this job please reply with your updated CV and job reference number - BS / / OT2