Occupational Therapist

at  East London NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapist - Extended Primary Care Team
We are inviting experienced Occupational Therapists to apply for a rewarding role working in an Extended Primary Care Team in Newham in ELFT. This role represents an exciting opportunity to be part of a therapy team in Newham.
As a registered Occupational Therapist, you will be expected to provide patient-centred occupational therapy to a range of community patients, with a focus on rehabilitation following hospital admission and/or illness, working closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapists and nurses.
The role requires clear communication and an ability to play a lead role in the Occupational Therapy team, supervising and managing junior colleagues, including Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Support Workers and students. You will also be expected to work jointly with the OT Clinical Lead and other B7 therapists to ensure the therapy team is efficient and effective, meeting patients’ needs and introducing Quality Improvement initiatives where possible.
By joining us, you will be linked with the wider Allied Healthcare Professionals network. Professional supervision will be provided and you will have access to in-service training and profession specific development.
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Our mission is to make a positive difference to people’s lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
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