Band 7 Locum Community Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Advanced Occupational Therapist – Band 7

Location: NELFT – Grays Court Community Hospital / Goodmayes Hospital

Area: North East London NHS

Salary: £negotiable

Job Type: Locum

Contract length: Ongoing

Job details: Advanced Occupational Therapist required for the Intensive Rehabilitation & Therapy Service.

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  • Undertake independent assessment, treatment and discharge planning of patients within the community rehabilitation team
     

  • Plan and manage a complex caseload, using recognised outcome measures and sound clinical reasoning
     

  • Lead on equipment reasoning, prescription and ordering to optimise patient independence and safety
     

  • Participate in family meetings and multidisciplinary discussions to support patient-centred goal setting
     

  • Work autonomously while contributing effectively to the wider MDT

   

  Skills/experience:

   

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    • Post-qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist within the NHS
       

    • Experience working in community and rehabilitation settings (preferred)
       

    • Strong discharge planning and clinical decision-making skills
       

    • Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload
       

    • Car driver required due to the community-based nature of the role

     

    Working hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday, shifts 08.30 – 16.30.

    Part-time working considered – minimum of 3 days per week (22.5 hours), dependent on experience.

    Code:  U. GCPT3. 029001.B19582