Occupational Therapist -band 5-6 development post

We are seeking an OT for Basingstoke Community Therapy, a friendly, supportive team of Therapists and Therapy assistants providing domiciliary rehabilitation to patients in North Hampshire. You will develop your expertise treating a range of problems related to elderly care, falls, palliative care, orthopaedic, neurological and respiratory conditions. You will also have opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills within the team.

This post would suit an established B6 therapist or an experienced B5 with an interest in community working and interested in progressing to a band
6. Successful applicants will need to be efficient workers, good communicators and be confident working as an autonomous practitioner. Community experience is desirable. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload whilst working effectively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure an integrated approach to patient care.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving patient experience and clinical outcomes. There are CPD opportunities and you will receive good support and professional development from your colleagues too. It is essential that you possess a current driving license and have access to a car for work use. There is limited free onsite parking and expenses are paid for work related travel and parking.

Good IT skills are required as electronic patient records are used.

This is a fixed term contract for 2 years.

We look forward to meeting you!