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Occupational Therapist

NHS Professionals Limited

HARLOW, CM20 1QXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£22.89

Contract

Bank

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

15 December 2026

57 days left

Job description

We have an Exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust to join the Occupational Therapy Department at ...

As an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible

for responding effectively to changes in rotational placements and work

locations in line with evolving integrated care pathways. You will be managing

changes in clinical priorities with a flexible and adaptable approach,

supporting service requirements and adjusting your working practices to meet

the changing needs of the organisation.

To provide specialist occupational therapy

assessments for adults with complex physical, cognitive, and behavioural

impairments, applying advanced analytical skills to identify individual needs

and determine appropriate therapeutic approaches. To develop comprehensive

discharge recommendations based on clinical findings and the patients

functional abilities.

To prioritise clinical interventions according to

patient needs, clinical urgency, and available resources, making informed

decisions about the timing of further assessments and treatments. To coordinate

timely referrals to relevant inpatient and community services, ensuring

appropriate onward support following discharge.

To apply advanced clinical reasoning and

evidence-based techniques when managing complex rehabilitation needs, including

specialist manual handling approaches to support the recovery of physical,

sensory, and proprioceptive functions. To recommend suitable assistive

equipment and minor environmental adaptations to improve patients functional

abilities and safety.

To provide specialist clinical guidance and second

opinions to occupational therapy colleagues and other healthcare professionals

regarding complex patient presentations and appropriate interventions. To

support junior staff through clinical supervision, delegation of suitable

tasks, formal appraisals, and ongoing performance development.

To contribute to service improvement through

clinical audits, research activities, accurate statistical reporting, and evaluation

of clinical pathways and protocols. To advise the Therapy Manager and relevant

team leads on service delivery matters, including staffing requirements, ward

developments, and opportunities to improve clinical practice.

To maintain accurate and confidential clinical

documentation in accordance with professional standards, data protection

legislation, and organisational policies. To participate in staff training,

deliver educational sessions, supervise occupational therapy students on

placement, develop patient information resources, and ensure compliance with

relevant healthcare legislation, mandatory training, and professional practice

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Qualifications

Essential

BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC registration.
Minimum one year of Occupational Therapy experience in a comparable clinical setting.
Knowledge of evidence-based practice, OT assessment techniques, activity analysis, and risk management.
Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage challenging situations.
Experience in staff supervision, clinical governance, and service improvement, with practice educator experience desirable.