Band 7 Occupational Therapist for Medicine

To be responsible for providing individual and client centred assessments to medicine & neurology managing the most complex cases addressing occupational performance skills, patterns, context or contexts and activity demands in collaboration with patients and carers.

To undertake occupational therapy specialist multi-needs assessments using complex and advanced clinical reasoning demonstrating critical thinking, reflection and analysis to develop individual and group goal and task oriented treatment plans.

To act as a source of clinical expertise and advice providing clinical leadership within the medical team and provide a resource for other teams in regards to neurology.

To develop collaborative treatment plans with patents, carers and colleagues in the hospital and if necessary in the patients home environment, demonstrating ethical clinical reasoning and problem solving techniques to determine agreed outcomes across health and social care.

To maintain high professional standards, continuously promoting and developing quality improvements appropriate to the needs of the occupational therapy service and profession.

To be responsible for clinical and managerial caseload management ensuring clinical governance, quality assurance and occupational therapy professional standards are met.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Qualifications

Essential: - Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy; - Current HCPC registration

Experience

Desirable: - Change Management