Rotational Occupational Therapist inStockton-on-Tees inStockton-on-Tees PUBLISHED
FRI 18 OCT 2024
Candidates should be flexible, quick to adapt, and willing to embrace innovative working methods while providing high-quality care. The post holder will assess patient needs, develop treatment plans, and work autonomously while receiving support and supervision from a Senior Therapist. A valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle is preferred.
We have vacancies for band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapists to join the Trust.
This is a full time post for 37.5 hours per week, permanent contract
Advert may close early due to volume of applications.
As this is a Trustwide post, the successful candidate will be required to rotate between the Stockton or Hartlepool localities. We offer rotations in Orthopaedics (elective and trauma, Acute Medicine and surgery, Respiratory, Intermediate Care/Community Therapy, Stroke Rehabilitation (Acute and Community), Paediatrics, Palliative care and Home First
We are looking for dedicated health care professionals who are flexible in their approach and possess the aptitude to adapt quickly to new situations. We recognise the challenges of working in health and social care systems and are interested in working with and supporting those people who are role models to their profession and open to innovative new ways of working.
For an informal discussion in relation to these posts, please contact Vikki Pickering, Occupational Therapy Clinical Care Coordinator
About us
This post forms part of our band 5 rotation which offers experience in the core areas. Orthopaedics (elective and trauma, Acute Medicine and Surgery, Respiratory, Intermediate Care/Community Therapy, Stroke Rehabilitation (Acute and Community), Paediatrics, Palliative care and Home First Each rotation is 6-9 months (but may change according to service needs).
Once fully developed into the Band 5 role and according to the needs of the service the post holder may have the opportunity to develop more specialist skills in non rotational band 5 posts.
The post holder will be responsible for assessing the needs of people on their caseload, devising treatment plans and devising appropriate pathways to enable people to return to their previous lifestyle where possible and practical.
The post holder will work autonomously in their area but will receive supervision and support with regard to continuing professional development from a Senior Therapist.
A UK driving license holder and access to a vehicle is desirable
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