Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Band 6 Occupational Therapist focuses on support to patients within a dynamic and supportive team environment.

What the role involves

• Support to patients within a dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Delivering high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions to inpatients with a range of complex needs, focusing on general medicine, frailty, and discharge planning.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient-centered care.
• Facilitate safe and effective discharge planning, including liaising with community services and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Work closely with patients, families, and carers to provide education, advice.
• Contribute to developing and implementing policies, procedures, and guidelines that support delivering effective and safe occupational therapy services.

Skills and requirements

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with relevant Band 6 experience.
• Proven experience in an acute NHS setting, particularly in general medicine, discharge planning, and managing frailty.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Candidate fit

• This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to provide high-quality care.
• The Trust is renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care across its major hospitals.