Occupational Therapist

NHS Professionals; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a dynamic Occupational Therapist to join the clinical team at South Tyneside and Sunderland Hospitals. The successful candidate will engage in therapy assessments and treatment, ensuring documentation compliance, while experiencing the benefits of community membership. This role offers a flexible work environment, allowing for personal scheduling that suits individual lifestyles. Candidates must possess a recognised Occupational Therapy degree and HCPC registration, along with hospital experience to provide effective patient care.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as an Occupational Therapist in a physical acute hospital setting.
• Acute physical OT hospital discharge assessment and planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy assessment, treatment and advice to a caseload.
• Complete effective documentation of patient records.
• Participate in the service and patient pathways.

Skills

Clinical reasoning skills

Written communication skills

Education

Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Grade: Band 5

Trust: South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Locations: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Rd, Sunderland SR4 7TP

Hours: 37.5 per week, between Monday to Sunday

Pay rate: £17.13 per hour (exc WTD)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join the clinical team at South Tyneside and Sunderland Hospitals.

Role Details

• To work as a therapy practitioner using clinical reasoning skills to provide therapy assessment, treatment and advice to a caseload which will incorporate a range of presentation of conditions.
• To complete effective, concise documentation of patients records in line with Trust, professional & department standards.
• To ensure accurate data entry takes place in line with departmental standards.
• To participate in the service and patient pathways in line with clinical standards and best practice.
• To work toward the achievement of specific response time targets.
• To maintain professional development through participation in relevant profession CPD activities and self-learning.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Have a recognised degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Have HCPC registration.
• Experience as an Occupational Therapist in a physical acute hospital setting.
• Have acute physical OT hospital discharge assessment and planning experience.
• Have proven written communication skills including report writing and maintaining patient records.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

• Relevant Qualifications
• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

This is part of Regulation 22 and we want to ensure we give candidates the heads up to have their qualifications ready to prevent delays when we onboard at Trust ID stage.

The benefits we can offer you in return

• Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider
• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
• Working options to suit your lifestyle - being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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