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Location
Shrewsbury, Shropshire Employment Type Locum Band Band 8a Work Pattern (FT/PT) Full time Required Certifications HCPC Experience Required
3+ Months NHS - Excluding placements & volunteering
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Shropshire Council is seeking an experienced Band 8a Occupational Therapist to lead and develop the adult inpatient occupational therapy service. This senior role provides the opportunity to oversee and deliver high-quality occupational therapy for adults in general medical settings, with a focus on equipment provision, adaptations, and promoting independence within a multidisciplinary team.
Lead the delivery of occupational therapy assessment and interventions for adult inpatients, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care.
Oversee the provision of equipment and adaptations to support patient independence, safety, and functional outcomes.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop, implement, and optimise care pathways and rehabilitation programmes.
Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and mentorship to junior staff, therapy assistants, and students.
Participate in service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement initiatives to drive innovation and maintain high professional standards.
Engage in continuing professional development, research, and reflective practice to enhance specialist knowledge and clinical leadership.
