Occupational Therapist: Health Care of Older People

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their dynamic team focused on the health care of older people. This full-time role offers the chance to work across various wards, providing essential rehabilitation and support to frail older adults. You will be part of a collaborative team that values professional development and strives for excellence in patient care. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role presents an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction program

Regular clinical supervision

Annual personal development review

Support for junior colleagues

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in working with older adults and complex needs.
• Ability to manage complex discharges and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessment and rehabilitation to older patients.
• Support the multidisciplinary team in optimizing patient flow.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Rehabilitation Techniques

Patient-Centered Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist: Health Care of Older People

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic therapy team in HCOP (Healthcare of the Older Person). A passion for working with and improving outcomes for frail older adults is essential for this role. This is a permanent opportunity and is full time.

The Team covers 9 wards across QMC and City campus including acute wards, medically fit wards and the Medical Mental Health Unit with emphasis on Dementia and Delirium, which means our caseload is really varied.

You will be supported to develop specialist skills for the complex assessment and treatment and rehabilitation of Older People with complex physical, cognitive and social needs, ensuring a holistic and patient centred approach to therapy. We work closely with system partners and endeavour towards excellence in discharge from the acute setting.

We welcome applications from experienced therapists looking for a new challenge, as well as those who might be looking to step up into their first Band 6 role. NUH offers an Early Band 6 Development Programme to support the transition from Band 5 to Band 6.

If you are interested and would like to learn more, please contact Trusha Patel. Informal visits / phone calls are very welcome.

We pride ourselves on working in collaboration with our Physio colleagues and are striving towards developing as an inter-professional therapy service. The HCOP Therapy service has active engagement with the specialty and is valued and recognised by colleagues. We are always looking at ways to expand and improve our service in line with local and national initiatives.

You would join an experienced and supportive Senior Team who value supporting development across the four pillars of practice. You would receive a comprehensive induction to the Trust and to the team and be offered regular clinical supervision, as well as an annual personal development review. Our Team is also supported by Clinical Lead and a Clinical Academic. The successful Therapist would also be expected to support the development of more junior colleagues and take an active role in the education of Student Occupational Therapists.

Provide high quality assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to patients with a variety of different presentations.

Manage complex discharges and support other team members to do the same.

Support the MDT, working closely with all professions

Optimise patient flow.

Provide effective supervision to Band 5 OTs and support staff.

Deputise for Band 7 OTs as appropriate.

Work flexibly - including working rostered weekends.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed Job Description And Person Specification

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Trusha Patel Job title: Team Leader OT HCOP Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07812 269803

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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