We have an opportunity for a Band 5 OT to join us working in physical health teams in the Midlands. We are looking for people who possess a professional approach, good communication and problem-solving skills, and have a positive attitude towards multidisciplinary team working and person-centred care. The trust provides mental health, learning disability, and community health services in the Midlands. It was established to offer a range of services to both adults and children, focusing on delivering care closer to home.

Description:

The rotation currently includes 9 months on sub-acute physical health rehabilitation wards at the Evington Centre and 9 months with our Home First and Community Therapy Service. There are plans to develop the rotation in the future to include other areas.

Role Responsibilities:

These posts give you the chance to gain various clinical skills in physical and community settings.

• In the inpatient setting, you will be supporting the discharge of patients and flow within the system and using your occupational therapy skills and knowledge to improve the outcomes for our patients. The successful post holder will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team and will be joining established, supportive, and welcoming teams of Occupational Therapists.

• In the community setting, you would provide a professional OT service and carry an agreed caseload supervised by senior staff. You will apply the OT process within an MDT format and deliver an OT service to patients within a variety of settings, requiring flexibility and adaptability in recognizing the complexity of those environments.

Skills:

• Strong clinical skills in assessing and treating a range of conditions.
• Ability to develop and implement effective rehabilitation and discharge plans.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with community-based pathways is advantageous.

To apply to this role, please reply with your updated CV and job reference number - BS/10217/OT1