Inpatient Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Coalville
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Job summary
Do you have rehabilitation experience with the older adult, excellent clinical skills and are passionate about working as an Occupational Therapist on a dynamic inpatient ward? If so, then we could have just the job for you.
We have a new opportunity for an OT to join us to work at Coalville Community Hospital on our sub acute rehabilitation ward and our discharge to assess ward. You will need to have skills in providing therapy, gained from experience in either a hospital or community setting. You will also possess excellent communication and problem solving skills and have a positive approach to multidisciplinary working.
You will be working alongside other OTs and will be responsible for supervision and support of a Band 5 OT, as well as supporting Technical Instructors and OT and Physio apprentices.
LPT offers a comprehensive mandatory training programme and the successful candidate will be supported to undertake regular clinical supervision, CPD activities and develop any specific areas of interest. There are opportunities to undertake further research or support Quality Improvement Projects.
If you have the passion and drive to have a positive impact on the health & wellbeing of our patients, we would love to hear from you.
Free parking is available on site & the bus transport network has stops near to our bases.
If you have any questions or wish to find our more details, please contact: Claire Turvey, Professional Lead Occupational Therapist at claire.turvey3@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
- To provide patient centred, goal directed rehabilitation and effectively undertake discharge planning.
- To work closely with the team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Technical Instructors and the wider MDT.
- To work with the MDT to maintain high standards of care.
About us
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Details
Date posted
09 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
002457
Job locations
Coalville Community Hospital
Broom Leys Road
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 4DE
Employer details
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Coalville Community Hospital
Broom Leys Road
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 4DE
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