Description
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our therapy team at the Royal Free Hospital on a bank basis. As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for providing specialised Occupational Therapy services to patients across various clinical areas.
The successful candidate will be required to rotate across different clinical teams every 9 months, including Vascular and Amputees, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Hand Therapy, Health Services for Older People, Rapid Response / A&E, Acute Stroke and Neurology, and Complex Medicine.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing specialised Occupational Therapy services to patients
- Clinically supervising and guiding less experienced therapy staff and students
- Assisting with operational issues in the absence of the Therapy Team Leader
- Completing advanced functional assessments and treatment of patients
- Gaining valid, informed consent from patients
- Carrying out complex standardised and non-standardised OT assessments
The ideal candidate will have:
- A degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration in OT
- Post-graduate work experience as an Occupational Therapist
- Experience of working with patients in relevant clinical areas
- Fluency in written and oral English
- Ability to carry out manual handling practices
We offer a competitive salary of £25.76 per hour and a flexible working pattern.
If you are a motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist looking to develop your clinical, operational, and leadership skills, we encourage you to apply.