Senior Occupational Therapist.

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is looking for a dedicated Senior Occupational Therapist to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers the chance to provide high-quality care to a diverse patient population within a supportive environment. You'll engage in advanced assessments, treatment planning, and the provision of assistive devices, ensuring that patients receive tailored support that enhances their quality of life. If you're passionate about patient-centered care and eager to contribute to a leading NHS Trust, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Strong clinical skills and evidence of CPD are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality occupational therapy interventions.
• Conduct advanced assessments and treatments for patients.
• Adapt home environments for patient needs.

Skills

Clinical skills in assessing and treating conditions

Ability to detect deteriorating patients

Risk assessment skills

Assessment and treatment of motor and sensory skills

Cognitive and affective impairment assessment

Holistic assessment structuring

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join the team at one of the NHS Trusts in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to provide high-quality care and support to patients within a dynamic and supportive team environment. The Trust is renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care across its major hospitals.

Description:

You will provide high-quality occupational therapy interventions to a wide variety of patients, including:

• Advanced assessment and treatment of patients.
• Provision of individual and group education and treatment.
• Provision of assistive devices (orthotics) and equipment.
• Minor structural home adaptations.
• Complex disability management and advocacy services.

This role sits within the Band 6 rotational Occupational Therapy scheme working across the Newham Hospital site, which will require working in a range of ward settings and departments, including Accident and Emergency, Acute Assessment Unit, Cardiac, Respiratory, Amputee/Surgical, Intensive Treatment Unit (ITU), and Healthcare of the Elderly.

There are opportunities to experience other services within the Newham collective, which link with partner services, including Adult Social Care, Hand Therapy, Acute and Community Mental Health teams, Extended Primary Care Team (EPCT), and Enabled Living.

Skills Required:

• Strong clinical skills in assessing and treating a range of conditions.
• Ability to detect the deteriorating patient.
• Ability to risk assess patient assessment, treatment, and discharge.
• Ability to assess and treat motor and sensory skills as well as physical functioning.
• Ability to assess and treat cognitive and affective impairment, and its impact on function and the ability of the patient to maintain their health and safety.
• Ability to structure holistic assessment and the OT process within a framework that provides clear clinical reasoning for recommendations made in relation to a patient's needs and care pathway.
• Evidence of CPD (Continuing Professional Development).

How to Apply:

To apply for this role, please reply with your updated CV and quote the job reference number: BS//OT1 .