Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist - Acute Elderly Therapy Team inRomford inRomford PUBLISHED
FRI 29 NOV 2024
Candidates for this role should demonstrate strong leadership capabilities and decision-making skills while delivering high-quality occupational therapy services. In addition to providing patient care, the role includes teaching and supervisory responsibilities for junior staff and students. The Acute Elders Therapy Team is based at Queen's Hospital and is focused on maximizing patient potential through holistic care approaches. The position also offers significant opportunities for professional development in both clinical and non-clinical skills.
Are you looking to develop your career in the field of frailty?
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Acute Elders Therapy Team as part of an integrated team of OT's, physios and therapy assistants.
As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in a large Trust and busy team you will be required to demonstrate leadership skills and be confident to work as an autonomous practitioner with a focus on assessment of elderly patients with complex needs to formulate appropriate discharge plans. You will demonstrate rapid and robust decision-making essential for efficient patient flow. You will be familiar with the assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical, cognitive, and psychological health conditions within elderly specialities in order to develop and deliver treatment and discharge plans. The Team works closely with the larger Multidisciplinary Team to care for acutely unwell frail patients attending the hospital and through collaborative decision making with our colleagues we facilitate safe discharge from hospital. We are based in the Acute Elders Unit covering three 30 bedded wards in Queen's Hospital.
The team is an integrated service with Physiotherapy and you will be supported by Band 7 Occupational Therapists, as well as two Band 8a Clinical Leads. The team is very supportive and there are lots of opportunities to develop both clinical and non-clinical skills.
Through a holistic approach, to provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy service, facilitating and maximising patient potential within the service boundaries.
To fulfil a teaching and supervisory role with peers, junior staff and students on placement.
About us
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
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