Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist – Orthopaedics (Community)

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and driven Occupational Therapist to join our Hip Fracture Early Supported Discharge Team consisting of Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants and Nurses, providing functional and personalised rehabilitation to patients in their own homes.

This post offers a rewarding opportunity to assist patients in regaining their independence and quality of life after hip fracture. You will be required to work autonomously at times, but also jointly with the therapists and nurse to provide appropriate assessments and treatments to patients across the boroughs of Havering, Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge, and South West Essex. You will have support to review and develop the role of the Occupational Therapist within this multidisciplinary team, as well as gain skills in audit and recruitment.

We are looking for a driven individual with strong communication skills and a passion for patient-focused rehabilitation. Successful candidates must have relevant clinical background, ability to integrate well into a multidisciplinary working environment, be a car driver and be able to participate in 7-day and twilight working.

Main duties of the job

Through a holistic approach, to provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy service, facilitating and maximising patient potential within the service boundaries.

To fulfil a teaching and supervisory role with peers, junior staff and students on placement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact  Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.