Description
We have a new opportunity for a motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Respiratory, Surgery & Critical Care Therapy Team at Barnet Hospital - part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
The post is fixed term, up to September 2027, full time (37.5 hours per week), but flexible working may be considered.
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic band 5 or 6 Occupational Therapist with experience of working in the acute setting with patients with complex needs.
Main duties of the job
Providing Occupational Therapy intervention for patients in both ward and intensive care areas, with respiratory, cardiac, medical, surgical and critical care conditions. This includes ventilated patients and those with tracheostomy or laryngectomy.
Taking on team leadership responsibilities, including supervising band 5 therapists, support workers and OT students.
Excellent communication skills, the ability to work well in a team, an interest in the training and supervision of staff, and a positive and flexible approach is essential.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £45,953 to £54,254 a year
- Flexible working hours
- Generous benefits package
Job requirements
- HCPC Registration
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Experience in a broad rotational post, including work with respiratory patients
- Experience with complex discharge planning
- Able to work under pressure
- Effective Communication Skills
- Problem solving skills
- Computer literate
- Presentation skills