Senior Occupational Therapist
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Healthcare
Occupational Therapy
We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and skilled Occupational Therapist to join us in the Integrated Acute Medicine Therapy Team working on the Acute Medicine wards. Specialities include respiratory, oncology, endocrinology, gastroenterology and haematology. The team provides a 7-day service and bank holiday cover on a rota basis.
This is a really exciting opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic team that is keen to develop and move services forward for the benefit of our patients. You will be part of a large supportive team, and provide quality assessment and intervention working closely with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team including Physiotherapy, nursing teams, medics and the discharge team.
If you have less than 18 months qualified experience we are willing to consider a Band 5 development post for the suitable candidate. Please make this clear on your application.
The post holder is an autonomous practitioner, responsible for provision of highly specialised assessment, treatment, intervention and discharge planning of clients referred to the service.
Has responsibility for managing a caseload of inpatients with a variety of complex conditions including chronic, disabling and life limiting illnesses.
Carry out assessment and prescription of equipment and adaptations.
Assist the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist in the planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating of the Occupational Therapy Service provided.
The post holder will act as a source of expertise and demonstrate advanced knowledge, skill and experience in their role.
Educate other health care professionals, multi-agency professionals and occupational therapy students in acute medicine.
We are based at BVH in a department with other acute OT and PT teams. We have robust processes for support and supervision, in addition to an individualised job plan.
You will receive regular supervision with the clinical lead and be provided opportunities to support your clinical and leadership development.
There is a band 6 competency schedule and a peer-support forum.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Jessica White
Job title:
Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist Email address: Telephone number:
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