Senior Occupational Therapist - Ross Community Hospital

Job overview

We have a really exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist  to join our dynamic, supportive,  multi-disciplinary team in picturesque Herefordshire at Ross Community Hospital.

30 hours per week - Band 6 Occupational Therapist.

The community hospitals are part of the discharge to assess pathway,  with an in-reach / out-reach, rehabilitative approach alongside the MDT.  You will be working alongside therapy assistant practitioners, Physiotherapists, nursing colleagues and the integrated discharge team.

We will consider developmental Band 5 to Band 6 upon application.  The service proactively supports and facilitates learning and continuing professional development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The Occupational Therapy Service in Community Hospitals aims to develop the patient’s optimum level of function and independence in the physical, psychological and social aspects of life, facilitating timely, safe and sustainable discharge.

The focus of this role will be to plan and coordinate the safe discharge home for adults with a range of complex needs, liaising with community services to support a discharge to assess philosophy.

As a service we are proactive in  supporting professional development and facilitating service improvement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Wye Valley Trust Occupational Therapy  job description and person specification for full details.