Specialist Occupational Therapist

Job overview

Are you looking to specialise in Orthopaedics and Surgery? Are you a Band 6 looking for a position in a vibrant and dynamic team? Or an experienced Band 5 looking for promotion to Band 6?

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen in Orthopaedic/Surgical Unit for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated department. We are passionate about patient centred care, support our clinicians to lead and deliver excellent and compassionate services.

As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist you will work within an Occupational Therapy team comprising of  three support workers, one junior band 5s and three other Band 6 Occupational Therapists under the lead of two experienced Band 7 Team Leads.

Working as a valued member of the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team your role will include assessment and treatment of patients, prevention of de-conditioning, facilitation of timely and effective patient discharge, and on-going referrals to other agencies. You will also take on the responsibility of supervising band 5s. As the opportunity arises, you will be expected to take on the supervision and education of Occupational Therapy Students on placement.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you would benefit from additional support—such as meeting the recruiting manager or visiting the interview environment in advance—please let us know when applying.

Main duties of the job

The post holder assists in the development, administration and provision of a specialist Occupational Therapy service; carries a varied caseload of patients. Managing complex assessment, with predominantly physical conditions and with regard to the physical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual and social aspects of their care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Directly responsible for the management of own caseload of patients with diverse presentation and complex physical and psychological conditions, referred for Occupational Therapy assessment, rehabilitation, treatment planning and discharge management.

Assists in the management of the specialist team providing, developing and planning an Occupational Therapy service to patients for this client group. The post holder will act as a source of expertise, demonstrating and maintaining knowledge, skills and experience in this specialist role.