Occupational Therapist

Atlantis Medical; Torquay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks an enthusiastic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join an innovative team in Torquay. The successful candidate will support service users by delivering high-quality occupational therapy while collaborating with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care. This role involves flexible hours that may include weekends and holidays, providing an excellent opportunity for career development and patient interaction.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration with OT qualifications.
• Experience working with patients in stroke rehab, mental health, and paediatrics.
• Skills for supervision of OT Assistants and students.

Responsibilities

• Work under supervision of Band 6 and contribute to multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide specialist occupational therapy input aimed at maximum independence.
• Organise and refer to support staff as needed.

Skills

Clinical experience in acute setting

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Specialist assessments (cognitive, perceptual)

Education

HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

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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.

• 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
• 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