Senior Occupational Therapist

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their team in a community setting. The role involves conducting assessments, delivering rehabilitation interventions, and collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and support their return to independence. Ideal candidates will have experience in adult inpatient rehabilitation.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting physical and cognitive/functional assessments.
• Ability to deliver rehabilitation interventions.
• Experience working in an adult inpatient physical rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specific physical and cognitive/functional assessments.
• Communicate effectively within the MDT and with families.
• Prescribe equipment and assess home environments.
• Represent and lead the service at family meetings.

Skills

Compassion

Effective communication

Assessments

Rehabilitation interventions

Job description

Overview

Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit at Abingdon Community Hospital is delighted to offer the opportunity for a full time Band 6 Occupational Therapist (OT) within our service. If you are passionate about working in an adult inpatient physical rehabilitation setting, and an award winning team, where our goal is to enhance our patient's quality of life and health and facilitate their safe discharge from hospital, then we are the team for you.

We would love to hear from any experienced Occupational Therapists who have the compassion, skills and knowledge to help us assess our patients and deliver person centred interventions which impact daily activities and functioning and improve health and well being and return to independence. We are a supportive, well-established, and knowledgeable community hospital multi-disciplinary team. You will receive quality individual, safeguarding and reflective practice supervision. We are a progressive service keen to look forward and find ways to develop and improve the service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specific physical and cognitive/functional assessments and deliver interventions to support rehabilitation.
• Communicate effectively within the MDT and with families, as well as externally to key organisations such as social care and specialist services.
• Prescribe equipment and assess home environments as appropriate.
• Represent and lead the service at family meetings.
• Be aware of the protocols and procedures in place to ensure clinical governance and adherence to standards.

Qualifications and requirements

The post holder should be able to work as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in an adult inpatient physical rehabilitation setting, with experience in conducting physical and cognitive/functional assessments and delivering interventions to support rehabilitation. The role requires effective communication within the MDT and with families and external organisations, and the ability to work with equipment prescription and home environment assessment.

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Organisation and care delivery

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team