Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic and supportive team based in North London. The role is focused on acute inpatient work, providing essential therapeutic services to patients in a hospital setting. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality occupational therapy assessments, treatments, and interventions to patients with a range of conditions.

Location: North London
Job Type: Full-time (Open to part-time options)
Pay Rate: £25 - £36 per hour (Dependent on experience)
Start Date: Immediate

Job Summary:

• Provide specialist occupational therapy for a wide range of patients requiring assessment and complex discharge planning on acute inpatient wards.
• Offer specialized rehabilitation services to patients with diverse needs.
• Provide clinical supervision to Band 5 occupational therapists, therapy assistants, and students.
• Work in a challenging socio-economic environment, supporting patients with complex social issues, including those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with physiotherapy colleagues to manage an OT caseload on acute inpatient wards, supporting patients from admission to discharge and facilitating hospital flow.
• Conduct specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and implement interventions for patients with complex physical disabilities and cognitive deficits, using clinical reasoning and outcome measures.
• Screen acute inpatient wards for patients with new neurological diagnoses, referring them to the Acute Neurological Therapy Service (ANTS) as needed.
• Set rehabilitation goals, evaluate progress, and adapt therapy interventions, ensuring safe manual handling for complex patients.
• Communicate effectively with patients with speech, cognitive, and behavioral issues, including language barriers, and provide support for safe discharge through home visits and assessments.
• Liaise with external agencies to ensure effective discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate documentation, ensure goal-directed treatment, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for effective patient care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rehabilitation and assessment, attending team meetings, and managing intermediate care referrals.
• Assess and recommend specialist equipment and adaptations, including upper limb assessments and home environment evaluations to meet patients' needs.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate, ranging from £25 to £36 per hour depending on experience, with the potential for an immediate start.

If you are an experienced and dedicated Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge in a supportive and dynamic environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

How to apply:

If this job sounds perfect for you, please call our team on (phone number removed).

You could also send your CV to (url removed) to find out more about the Occupational Therapy roles we have available.

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