Specialist Occupational Therapist Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Specialist Occupational Therapist to join their Acute Team. This permanent role offers the chance to make a significant impact by delivering essential Occupational Therapy interventions across Medical and Orthopaedic wards. You will collaborate with Clinical Leads, contribute to service development, and participate in local projects aligned with the organization’s vision. The position requires NHS experience and provides opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment that prioritizes staff wellbeing. Join a forward-thinking department committed to inclusive practices and making a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS settings with specialist assessment and treatment skills.
• Ability to develop and modify treatment programs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist assessments and treatments for acutely ill patients.
• Support the day-to-day running of the OT service within the Acute therapy team.
• Participate in the education and training of colleagues and students.

Skills

NHS experience

Occupational Therapy interventions

Assessment and treatment skills

Clinical practice development

Manual handling training

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Specialist Occupational Therapist Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

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A permanent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the Acute Team within the Inpatient Therapy services at CHFT. The successful candidate will support Clinical Leads and Team Leaders in delivering Occupational Therapy interventions across Medical and Orthopaedic wards, contribute to service development, and participate in local and divisional projects aligned with the organization’s vision.

This role involves providing a 7-day service, including weekend work. Applicants should have NHS experience at undergraduate or postgraduate levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out specialist assessments and treatments for acutely ill patients to prevent hospital admissions and facilitate safe discharges.
• Develop and modify individual treatment programs and provide specialist advice, ensuring appropriate care pathways and communication with other agencies.
• Participate in the education and training of colleagues and students, including medical staff.
• Support the day-to-day running of the OT service within the Acute therapy team and advise within the wider MDT.
• Develop clinical practice based on current evidence and manage clinical workload autonomously.
• Assess and treat patients in areas such as physical rehabilitation, risk assessment for discharge, psychosocial assessment, environment assessment, assistive equipment, falls prevention, crisis intervention, and cognitive deficits.
• Act as a resource for multidisciplinary colleagues, providing advice on complex cases and contributing to effective care pathways.
• Develop specialist assessment, treatment, and intervention programs for medical and elderly care patients.
• Prioritize and manage own workload, delegate appropriately, and participate in supervision and clinical standards review.
• Be a manual handling key trainer.

Applicants must have experience in NHS settings and possess specialist assessment and treatment skills. The role offers opportunities for professional development within a forward-thinking department that values staff wellbeing.

This advert closes on Sunday 13 April 2025. The organization is a proud Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive recruitment practices.