Band 6 Occupational Therapist inLeicester inLeicester PUBLISHED
THU 28 NOV 2024
As part of a supportive team, the Occupational Therapist will have opportunities for professional growth through regular supervision, involvement in service development, and participation in a structured training program. The role also includes opportunities to supervise staff and provide placements for students. The position entails a full-time commitment with a roster system covering weekends and bank holidays, ensuring a comprehensive seven-day service.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic Band 6 Occupational Therapists to join our established team of therapists who provide a service to ourOncology and Haematology areas at Leicester Royal Infirmary.
You will be part of the wider multidisciplinary team working on the oncology and hematology assessing and treating patients with a variety of clinical conditions. You will assess and treat patients referred to the service, with an aim to facilitate discharge from the acute setting as efficiently and effectively as possible. You will ensure excellent communication with patients, their relatives and carers.
You will have support to develop both your clinical and leadership skills from our Macmillan Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist and Clinical Team Leader.
About us
We have a supportive team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. You will receive regular supervision and appraisal to promote personal development. You will be actively encouraged to be involved in service development, audit and research. There will be the opportunity to support and supervise other staff, as well as provide practice placements for Occupational Therapy students. There is a structured in-service training programme in place within the team which you will be encouraged to be involved with.
We provide a seven day service and have a roster system to cover weekend working and bank holidays.
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