Occupational Therapist- Abbeygate Ward in Bury St Edmunds inBury St Edmunds PUBLISHED THU 5 JUN 2025 Jump to job information section
Job description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team at Wedgwood House.
As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist working within an Older Adult Inpatient Ward, you will play a key role in delivering person-centred, recovery-focused occupational therapy services to individuals with complex mental health needs, including dementia and functional mental illness.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will assess the occupational needs of patients, plan and implement therapeutic interventions, and support individuals to maintain or regain independence in self-care, productivity, and leisure activities. Your interventions will be goal-oriented, evidence-based, and tailored to the specific challenges faced by older adults, taking into account cognitive impairments, physical health needs, and psychosocial factors.
You will contribute to discharge planning and work collaboratively with patients, families, carers, and community services to ensure continuity of care. You will receive regular supervision and support from senior occupational therapy staff and will have opportunities for professional development, including in areas such as sensory integration, cognitive assessment, and dementia care.
This role requires strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, sometimes challenging environment, while upholding the values of compassion, dignity, and respect.
As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will assess the functional and cognitive abilities of older adults with mental health needs, including dementia and functional illnesses. You will plan and deliver personalised, evidence-based interventions to support patients in activities of daily living, promote independence, and improve quality of life.
You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, contributing to care plans, risk assessments, and discharge planning. This involves liaising with families, carers, and community services to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of care.
You will be responsible for maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to CPA reviews and reports. You'll also take part in service development activities such as group planning and quality improvement initiatives.
Regular supervision and ongoing professional development are key parts of the role. You will engage in training and reflective practice to enhance your skills, particularly in dementia care and therapeutic approaches.
About us
Benefits included with this role are:-
- NHS pension
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- gym membership
- NHS discounts and many more.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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