Senior Occupational Therapist

University Hospitals Tees; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Acute medicine team at James Cook University Hospital. This role involves advanced clinical assessments and developing tailored treatment plans for patients with complex medical conditions. Successful candidates will have relevant postgraduate qualifications and experience in occupational therapy, with opportunities for further training and leadership development. This position encourages participation in research and audit activities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programme

Support for CPD workshops

Leadership and improvement training

Qualifications

• Experience managing long-term medical conditions including frailty.
• Knowledge of managing patients post-surgery.
• Ability to provide comprehensive assessments and treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical and professional Occupational Therapy.
• Develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes.
• Participate in audit and research activities.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Occupational therapy management

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant postgraduate study

Leadership training

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Acute medicine team based at the James Cook University Hospital. The team reviews patients on a variety of medical, surgical and cardiac wards, and the post also requires reviewing patients in the community.

Provide advanced clinical and professional Occupational Therapy to patients reviewed by the Acute medicine team. The successful candidate will work within the MDT, providing support to the team lead, to ensure that the wider Acute Therapy Team contributes to the Strategic plan for South Tees NHS Trust.

A key role is to undertake advanced occupational therapy assessments of patients with diverse and complex conditions and to develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes.

The post holder will be expected to have experience and knowledge of the occupational therapy management of long‑term medical conditions, including frailty, and experience of managing patients post‑surgery is desirable. Successful candidates will be able to provide comprehensive assessments and treatment plans to these patient groups. Relevant postgraduate study, leadership training and experience is also desirable.

This post will offer development in clinical skills and the post holder will be supported to attend relevant postgraduate courses. We have an established and comprehensive training programme and our staff are encouraged and supported in their CPD through workshops, clinical supervision and the appraisal process.

There is also an expectation to actively participate in audit and research and the Hospital has close links with both the University of Teesside and Durham University.

Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

• Your Leadership Impact
• Leading your Team to Success
• Leading Into the Future
• Service Improvement for Beginners
• Developing your Service Improvement Skills
• Lean Practitioner

The Leadership And Improvement Programme Aims To

• Explore leadership within the NHS
• Promote Trust values and behaviours
• Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
• Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in‑house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Philip Howard Job title: Therapy Service Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01642 850850 EXT 56214