At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team providing essential therapy to patients with complex conditions.
- Company: Integrated Acute Medicine Therapy Team in a supportive healthcare environment.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, part-time options, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative atmosphere with opportunities for mentorship and leadership development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your career in occupational therapy.
- Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration required.
The predicted salary is between 38682 - 46580 £ per year.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and skilled Occupational Therapist to join the Integrated Acute Medicine Therapy Team on the Acute Medicine wards. Specialties include respiratory, oncology, endocrinology, gastroenterology and haematology. The team provides a 7‑day service and bank holiday cover on a rota basis.
Responsibilities
- Provide autonomous assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for inpatients with complex conditions.
- Manage a caseload of chronic, disabling and life‑limiting illnesses, prioritising and delegating cases as needed.
- Carry out assessment and prescriptive services for equipment and adaptations.
- Collaborate with physiotherapy, nursing, medics, the discharge team and other multidisciplinary members.
- Educate staff, multi‑agency professionals, and occupational therapy students about acute medicine and complex OT needs.
- Act as a source of expertise, demonstrating advanced knowledge and skills.
- Assist the Clinical Lead OT with planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the OT service.
- Support clinical and leadership development through supervision and peer‑support forums.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent) and HCPC registration.
- Member of the College of Occupational Therapy.
- Experience working in an acute medical setting.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to supervise and mentor junior OT staff.
Personal Qualities
- Approachable, confidential and adherent to the OT code of conduct.
- Team‑oriented and adaptable to varying hours and rota arrangements.
Other Factors
- Flexibility to work part‑time (22.5 hours/week) with weekend rota and compressed or self‑rostering options.
- All staff are eligible for flexible working arrangements.
EEO Statement
We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with protected characteristics, reservists and veterans.
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Contact Details:
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Recruitment Team
