Occupational Therapist - Elmhurst

Job overview

The specialist Occupational Therapist will work in Elmhurst - Discharge to assess unit based in Winsford. Elmhurst is a 30 bedded unit providing round the clock nursing support to adult patients who are in transition from hospital to community.   They will be working closely with the MDT and provide supervision to the less experienced therapy staff and assistants.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Occupational Therapist to join our friendly, supportive, dynamic team in Winsford Care Community/ Elmhurst.

To be responsible for providing Specialist assessment and treatment to patients with diverse health needs in discharge to assess unit. Promote safe and timely discharge of patient to their home after a period of therapy. Ensuring appropriate pathways of care and communications via liaison and referral to other agencies as required.

There is a varied caseload and you will need to demonstrate knowledge, experience and relevant clinical skills with patients with complex / long term conditions, falls, orthopaedics, general mobility problems and neurological conditions.

The successful candidate will work as a member of our integrated multidisciplinary team alongside District Nurses, Advance Nurse Practitioners, Complex Case Practitioners, MacMillan Nurses  and will be responsible for supervising junior members of staff and students.

There will be associated administrative duties and you will need to be computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft packages and have accurate keyboard skills. Our team utilises digital technology to support remote working and accommodate a flexible working approach where possible and is supported to do this with access to a laptop and mobile phone.

You are required to be a car driver and have access to your own vehicle.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities