Senior Occupational Therapist - Acute Discharge Lead

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Occupational Therapists to join the Acute Discharge Services at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital. The role uses a home-first approach and works with the MDT to facilitate discharge at the earliest opportunity across North Tyneside and Northumberland.

The successful candidate will develop specialist interests, lead on quality improvement, and participate in audits and research, with supervision and opportunities for specialist

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Experience in discharge planning and MDT collaboration.
• Willing to engage in service development and audits.

Responsibilities

• Deliver autonomous OT clinical practice with supervision as required.
• Support students on clinical placements and supervise OT Instructors.
• Contribute to quality improvement, audits and research.
• Work within Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital and discharge services.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Clinical Leadership

Evidence-based Practice

MDT Collaboration

Education

HCPC registered

Job description

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Occupational Therapists to join the Acute Discharge Services at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital. The role uses a home-first approach and works with the MDT to facilitate discharge at the earliest opportunity across North Tyneside and Northumberland.

The successful candidate will develop specialist interests, lead on quality improvement, and participate in audits and research, with supervision and opportunities for specialist