Band 6 Occupational Therapist

We are seeking a motivated band 6 specialist Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic acute therapy team, providing specialist assessment and intervention across the Emergency Department (ED) OPAL unit (older persons assessment and liaison) and the short stay wards.

This is an exciting role for an autonomous clinician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting timely decision-making, preventing unnecessary admissions, and facilitating safe, patient-centred discharges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop specialist clinical skills, knowledge, and experience through practice in different areas of the Emergency Department, Medical Assessment Unit, Short Stay Assessment Unit, and Frailty Unit.
• Contribute to in-service training sessions and specialist Personal Development as identified in Personal Development Plan.
• Maintain personal professional status by ensuring compliance with relevant professional body requirements for periodic registration.
• Exercise professional accountability as guided by the relevant professional body and maintained in accordance with department and Trust policies.
• Assist in planning and delivering departmental training and education sessions to further professional and personal development for staff.
• Maintain effective communication links with patients, carers, and all other members of the MDT regarding patient condition.
• Supervise Band 5 physiotherapist/occupational therapist on rotation and assist in maintaining physiotherapy/occupational therapy/generic assistants' competency.

Benefits:

• Development opportunities
• Flexible working
• Strong focus on wellbeing

Job Requirements:

• Health Profession Council Registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
• Wide range of clinical placements and experience during training and Junior posts
• Completed all core rotations within the NHS