Rotational Occupational Therapist: Impactful Care

NHS Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess and treat patients across hospital and community settings. You will address quality of life, physical and cognitive needs, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to implement treatment plans.

You will prioritise clinical factors, communicate clearly with patients and carers, and contribute to education, research, and quality improvement within the department.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients, addressing quality of life and physical, cognitive, affective, social and environmental issues in hospital and community settings.
• Prioritise factors in the client’s condition using clinical reasoning, considering progress and related health issues.
• Communicate clearly with clients and carers; provide education and recommendations in an accessible form.
• Produce written, electronic and verbal reports for the MDT and other health or social care providers.
• Develop skills and knowledge; support education and training of other professionals and visitors to the department.
• Maintain accurate patient care records and delegate work to staff and students to support caseloads.
• Participate in evaluation of clinical practice and keep up to date with rehabilitation research and practice.

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess and treat patients across hospital and community settings. You will address quality of life, physical and cognitive needs, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to implement treatment plans.

You will prioritise clinical factors, communicate clearly with patients and carers, and contribute to education, research, and quality improvement within the department.