Band 6 Occupational Therapist inLeicester inLeicester PUBLISHED 29 NOV 2024
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Location:
Leicester, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Position:
Permanent, Full-time
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Rapid Assessment and Discharge Team (RADS). This role involves providing comprehensive assessments for patients in the Emergency Department, Acute Frailty Unit, and Admissions Units. The primary focus is to prevent unnecessary admissions and ensure timely discharges, while promoting patient independence and reducing deconditioning.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, managing patient referrals and facilitating efficient discharges. Effective communication with patients and their families is essential.
Support for professional growth will be available through supervision from senior therapists, involvement in service development, and opportunities to contribute to audits and research. The role includes weekend and holiday shifts, as part of a seven-day service.
Candidates will benefit from a structured training program and may also have the opportunity to supervise junior staff and Occupational Therapy students.
BAND 6 Occupational Therapist - Rapid Assessment and Discharge Team (RADS) - LRI
Permanent Position - Full time position
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 our Emergency Floor and short stay units.
The RADS team are responsible for delivering comprehensive assessments for patients in our Emergency Department, Acute Frailty Unit and Admissions Units. You will be working alongside a large Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to prevent unnecessary admissions and enable timely discharges of patients. Furthermore, we are passionate about promoting independence and preventing deconditioning in hospital.
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 Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist and Clinical Team Leader.
About usWe 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.
BAND 6 Occupational Therapist - Rapid Assessment and Discharge Team (RADS) - LRI
Permanent Position - Full time position
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 our Emergency Floor and short stay units.
The RADS team are responsible for delivering comprehensive assessments for patients in our Emergency Department, Acute Frailty Unit and Admissions Units. You will be working alongside a large Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to prevent unnecessary admissions and enable timely discharges of patients. Furthermore, we are passionate about promoting independence and preventing deconditioning in hospital.
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 Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist 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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