Senior Occupational Therapist – Community Rehab & Discharge Lead

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider is seeking a Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist in Gateshead. The role involves providing rehabilitation to patients through diverse settings, including patients' homes. Candidates should demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills and must hold registration with the Health Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist. Opportunities for clinical supervision and continuous professional development are available, along with contributions to service improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Clinical supervision

Peer support

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold a qualification enabling registration with the Health Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist.
• Evidence of knowledge in patient assessment and management with a holistic approach.
• Experience in organizing and prioritizing a patient caseload in acute and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized occupational therapy assessment and treatment plans.
• Independently manage a caseload and evaluate interventions.
• Work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving skills

Resilience

Interpersonal communication skills

Negotiating skills

Education

Qualification enabling registration with the HCPC

HCPC Registration

Tools

Standard IT Skills

Job description

A community health service provider is seeking a Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist in Gateshead. The role involves providing rehabilitation to patients through diverse settings, including patients' homes. Candidates should demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills and must hold registration with the Health Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist. Opportunities for clinical supervision and continuous professional development are available, along with contributions to service improvement initiatives.