Occupational Therapist band 5 to 6 development post

Wight Healthcare; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Supportive team environment

Parking expenses

Job summary

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Basingstoke is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a friendly team delivering domiciliary rehabilitation across North Hampshire. You will treat elderly care, falls, palliative care, orthopaedic, neurological and respiratory conditions, while developing leadership within the team.

The post offers part-time hours (22.5 per week). You will manage your own caseload within a multidisciplinary framework, with CPD support and

Job description

We are seeking an OT for Basingstoke Community Therapy, a friendly, supportive team of Therapists and Therapy assistants providing domiciliary rehabilitation to patients in North Hampshire. You will develop your expertise treating a range of problems related to elderly care, falls, palliative care, orthopaedic, neurological and respiratory conditions. You will also have opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills within the team.

This post would suit an established B6 therapist or an experienced B5 with an interest in community working and in progressing to a band 6 . Successful applicants will need to be efficient workers, good communicators and be confident working as an autonomous practitioner. Community experience is desirable. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload whilst working effectively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure an integrated approach to patient care

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving patient experience and clinical outcomes. There are CPD opportunities and you will receive support and professional development from your colleagues too. It is essential that you possess a current driving license and have access to a car for work use. Expenses are paid for work related travel and parking. Good IT skills are required as electronic patient records are used.

This is part time for 22.5 hours per week

We look forward to meeting you!