Occupational Therapist in Birtley

This two-month bank post, advertised by NHS Professionals, places an occupational therapist in the Occupational Therapy Department at Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. The role centres on a complex caseload of adults across acute and community settings, with specialist assessment, discharge planning and clinical supervision of junior staff. Placements rotate every nine months across acute medicine, surgery, oncology, orthopaedics, A&E, frailty and community teams with EPUT/HCT, and it includes Team Lead cover. A BSc or MSc in occupational therapy and current HCPC registration are required.

What the job involves

• Manage a complex caseload across acute and community settings
• Carry out specialist assessments for adults with complex physical, cognitive and behavioural impairments, and develop discharge recommendations
• Prioritise interventions and coordinate referrals to inpatient and community services
• Apply advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based techniques in complex rehabilitation, including specialist manual handling
• Recommend assistive equipment and minor environmental adaptations
• Give specialist guidance and second opinions to colleagues and other professionals
• Supervise junior staff, delegate suitable tasks and carry out appraisals
• Work rotational placements every nine months across specialties, and cover for the Team Lead
• Contribute to service improvement through audit, research, statistical reporting and pathway evaluation
• Advise the Therapy Manager and team leads on staffing, ward developments and clinical practice
• Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records to professional and legal standards
• Support training, supervise students on placement and develop patient information resources

What’s required

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy

Registration & licences

• Current HCPC registration

Experience

• At least one year of occupational therapy experience in a comparable clinical setting
• Experience in staff supervision, clinical governance and service improvement

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of evidence-based practice, OT assessment techniques, activity analysis and risk management
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage challenging situations

Nice to have

• Practice educator experience

What’s offered

• Access to learning and development opportunities for career progression
• Flexible and committed shifts
• Wellbeing resources
• Paid annual leave
• Access to over 50 partner NHS Trusts

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