Senior Acute Occupational TherapistinCroydoninCroydonPUBLISHED TUE 31 DEC 2024

Band 6: £42,939 to £50,697 a year p.a incl of HCAS  PERMANENT 
CASELOADNHSOCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, enhancing collaboration and professional development.
Diverse rotation across various acute areas, including medicine, surgery/orthopaedics, and elderly care, providing a broad range of clinical experience.
Ability to manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, allowing for personalized interventions and client-centered care.
Leadership opportunities through supervision and mentorship of junior staff and students, fostering skills development and knowledge sharing.
Involvement in the planning, development, and evaluation of therapy services, promoting a sense of ownership and impact on healthcare delivery.
Structured support from a Band 7 Occupational Therapist, ensuring professional growth and guidance in clinical practice.
Contribution to a dynamic environment that prioritizes evidence-based practices and continuous improvement in therapy services.
The Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Acute Occupational Therapist to join their Acute Therapy Team, which includes colleagues in Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, and Physiotherapy. This role involves providing inpatient therapy to assist patients in their recovery from acute illnesses or surgeries and facilitating discharge planning. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, employing evidence-based, client-centered approaches, and will rotate across various acute care areas such as medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, and elderly care.

In addition to delivering direct patient care, the role includes leadership responsibilities—supervising junior staff and Occupational Therapy students, as well as participating in the development and evaluation of therapy services. The candidate will also play a part in overseeing specific projects within the team, ensuring the continuous improvement of the Trust's Therapy service. Supervision and guidance will be provided by a Band 7 Occupational Therapist.
Opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, enhancing collaboration and professional development.
Diverse rotation across various acute areas, including medicine, surgery/orthopaedics, and elderly care, providing a broad range of clinical experience.
Ability to manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, allowing for personalized interventions and client-centered care.
Leadership opportunities through supervision and mentorship of junior staff and students, fostering skills development and knowledge sharing.
Involvement in the planning, development, and evaluation of therapy services, promoting a sense of ownership and impact on healthcare delivery.
Structured support from a Band 7 Occupational Therapist, ensuring professional growth and guidance in clinical practice.
Contribution to a dynamic environment that prioritizes evidence-based practices and continuous improvement in therapy services.

 


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