Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist

at  The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

We are looking for a band 5 Occupational Therapist (maternity cover) to join our innovative team at Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, based in Harlow, Essex, United Kingdom. We provide ongoing care to a broad range of patients, ranging from those who are critically unwell, to those who need minimal rehabilitation or assessment and advice.
You will be responsible for providing a high standard of assessment, advice, treatment and evaluation of patients referred to the acute Inpatient Occupational Therapy Service.
In return, you will be supported in your efforts to build on your previous experience to further develop your clinical competencies and leadership skills.

CURRENT ROTATIONS ARE 6 MONTHS WITHIN:

Acute Medicine
Surgery
Orthopaedics
A&E, short stay wards and Frailty
Palliative Care
Possible community rotations with our partners in Essex and Hertfordshire
Rotations and place of work may change according to the evolving nature of the integrated pathways across acute and community teams. A flexible and adaptable approach will be necessary to ensure delivery of an excellent OT service across all pathways.
To provide an Occupational Therapy Service for Acute Inpatients at Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Take responsibility for a specified caseload undertaking assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients referred to the service
To work as part of a Multi-disciplinary/Agency team
Work as an autonomous professional according to College of Occupational Therapy ‘Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct’ and the ‘Health Professions Council Regulations’
Actively participate in Continuing Professional Development and contribute to the development of in-service training
Work under the indirect supervision of the senior occupational therapist and carry out clinical and administrative duties.
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is a District General Hospital providing acute services to the people of West Essex and East Hertfordshire and has a positive and successful approach to developing and delivering health care.
The Hospital is conveniently located in Harlow, Essex just 25 minutes drive to London Stansted Airport and 25 minutes train ride to London Liverpool Street. Harlow also has excellent road connections across England, with the M11, M25, A10, M1 and A1 all on its doorstep.
This is an exciting time for the Trust. Over the next 5 years we are on a digital transformation journey, leading us to our brand new hospital.
It’s never been a better time to join us.
For further details on this role’s main duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description, which is available to download at any time

Please refer the Job description for details