Trauma & Ortho

JustOT; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

JustOT are recruiting an experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapist for a locum role in Buckinghamshire, covering acute inpatient Medicine and Trauma & Orthopaedics. The post suits an OT who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration, a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy, and NHS inpatient experience with a strong focus on discharge planning and equipment provision.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered as an Occupational Therapist.
• NHS acute OT experience.
• Inpatient experience in Medicine/Trauma & Orthopaedics/A&E.
• Ability to manage priorities and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Work across acute inpatient Medicine and Trauma & Orthopaedics.
• Perform functional assessments and identify rehab needs.
• Support safe and timely hospital discharge planning.
• Assess equipment needs and provide appropriate provision.
• Manage varied inpatient caseload and priorities.
• Collaborate with the MDT and use clinical judgement.

Skills

Inpatient experience

Discharge planning

Independent working

Equipment provision

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Locum Band 5 Trauma & Orthopaedics Occupational Therapist – Buckinghamshire

JustOT are currently recruiting for an experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join a busy team in Buckinghamshire, working across acute inpatient Medicine and Trauma & Orthopaedics (T&O).

This is an excellent opportunity for an OT with previous acute NHS experience who can hit the ground running and work confidently and independently within a fast-paced hospital environment.

The Role:

• Working across acute inpatient Medicine and Trauma & Orthopaedics.
• Completing functional assessments and identifying patients' rehabilitation needs.
• Supporting safe and timely hospital discharge planning.
• Assessing patients' needs for equipment and recommending appropriate provision.
• Managing clinical priorities and a varied inpatient caseload.
• Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Working independently and using clinical judgement to make timely decisions.

Essential Requirements:

• Current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Previous NHS Occupational Therapy experience.
• Proven inpatient experience within acute Medicine, Trauma & Orthopaedics or A&E.
• Experience working independently and managing clinical priorities.
• Strong understanding of discharge planning and equipment provision.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Access to a car would be desirable for any community-based work.