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Occupational Therapist – Band 6 (Locum)
Location: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust – Torbay Hospital
Area: Devon NHS
Rate: £Negotiable
Contract: Locum, Ongoing (initial 6 weeks)
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Occupational Therapist – Band 6 (Locum)
Location: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust – Torbay Hospital
Area: Devon NHS
Rate: £Negotiable
Contract: Locum, Ongoing (initial 6 weeks)
About the Role
An experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist is required to support Acute Occupational Therapy within Urgent & Emergency Care at Torbay Hospital. This role is based across acute medical and surgical wards and includes providing cover within the Emergency Department and short-stay wards. The post holder will manage a complex and demanding caseload, focusing on safe and timely discharges to support patient flow and prevent re-admission.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide acute occupational therapy assessment and intervention within medical and surgical wards.
- Support Urgent & Emergency Care, including ED and short-stay wards.
- Manage a highly complex caseload, prioritising risk and discharge needs.
- Contribute to safe and timely discharge planning to support hospital flow.
- Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to avoid unnecessary admissions and re-admissions.
- Support, supervise and delegate work to junior members of the therapy team as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with Trust and HCPC standards.
Skills & Experience Required
- Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
- Significant experience working within acute hospital settings.
- Experience in Urgent & Emergency Care and discharge planning.
- Ability to manage complex and challenging caseloads.
- Experience supervising and supporting junior staff.
- Strong communication, organisation and clinical reasoning skills.
Working Hours
- Full time preferred.
- Shift pattern: 08:00 – 16:00.
An excellent short-term opportunity for an experienced acute OT to make a real impact on patient flow and urgent care services.
Code: U. GCRJP. 022012.B19305