At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide specialist assessments and rehabilitation to patients in an acute hospital setting.
- Company: Join a leading NHS Trust in Devon with a supportive multidisciplinary team.
- Benefits: Competitive locum rates and flexible working opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and to support junior staff.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy and previous NHS experience required.
The predicted salary is between 38141 - 46617 £ per year.
Location: Devon
Duration: ASAP for min 1 month
Contract Type: Locum
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive multidisciplinary team within an acute hospital setting, delivering high-quality Occupational Therapy services to patients with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
The Role
As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and advice to patients and their carers. Your caseload will include a wide range of acute and chronic care patients, many presenting with complex disabilities, rehabilitation needs and discharge planning requirements. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring Occupational Therapy input is integrated into each patient's overall care plan, while maintaining a high standard of patient-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients and their carers.
- Support patients through rehabilitation, discharge planning and ongoing care pathways.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team in an acute hospital setting.
- Contribute to integrated patient care planning and goal setting.
- Work autonomously, prioritising and managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.
- Provide supervision, support and training to junior staff, therapy assistants and students.
Essential Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- Previous NHS experience within an acute hospital setting.
- Experience working at Band 6 level or equivalent.
- Strong assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning skills.
If you are a motivated Band 6 Acute Occupational Therapist seeking your next NHS locum opportunity in Devon, we'd love to hear from you.
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Contact Details:
Temporary Staffing Agency TSA Limited Recruitment Team
