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Rotational Occupational Therapist - Band 5inGloucesterinGloucesterPUBLISHED FRI 8 NOV 2024

Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

CASELOADHOLISTICMULTI-DISCIPLINARYNHSOCCUPATIONAL THERAPYON-CALLWEEKEND

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustFollow Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Opportunities for professional development and continuing professional education through regular clinical reasoning sessions and formal training.
Involvement in diverse clinical cases, allowing the application of evidence-based practices to complex patient presentations.
Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, enhancing collaborative skills and effective patient care.
Autonomy in practicing occupational therapy with access to guidance from specialist therapists when needed, fostering independent decision-making.
Chance to take on leadership responsibilities by supervising and educating less experienced therapists and students, contributing to the development of future professionals.
Participation in research and audit projects, providing an opportunity to influence clinical practice and improve service delivery.
Exposure to varied clinical environments including community settings, promoting versatility in occupational therapy practice.
The Rotational Occupational Therapist - Band 5 role at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Gloucester involves delivering client-centered therapeutic interventions based on Occupational Therapy principles. The therapist will assess, plan, and implement treatment programs for patients with diverse needs, communicate effectively with patients and multi-disciplinary team members, and contribute to the overall management of clinical areas. Key responsibilities include maintaining patient records, participating in audits and research, and engaging in clinical governance initiatives while providing supervision to support staff.

Candidates for this position are expected to embrace continuous professional development, escalating responsibilities over time, and may need to work weekends as per a rota. They will gain experience in both hospital and community settings, with access to supervision from senior therapists. Education and training opportunities are critical, as the role entails the consolidation of skills, contributing to student learning, and ensuring a skilled workforce through effective guidance and supervision of less experienced staff.
Opportunities for professional development and continuing professional education through regular clinical reasoning sessions and formal training.
Involvement in diverse clinical cases, allowing the application of evidence-based practices to complex patient presentations.
Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, enhancing collaborative skills and effective patient care.
Autonomy in practicing occupational therapy with access to guidance from specialist therapists when needed, fostering independent decision-making.
Chance to take on leadership responsibilities by supervising and educating less experienced therapists and students, contributing to the development of future professionals.
Participation in research and audit projects, providing an opportunity to influence clinical practice and improve service delivery.
Exposure to varied clinical environments including community settings, promoting versatility in occupational therapy practice.

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