Specialist Occupational Therapist Elderly Care

As a

Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for undertaking all

aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. You will be managing

the supervision, education, and assessment of junior occupational therapists

and support staff, as well as supervising and assessing occupational therapy

students to a graduate standard in collaboration with universities. You will

support evidence-based audit and research projects to develop and enhance

personal and team clinical practice, contribute to the preparation of service

protocols, and assist in implementing changes to practice as suggested by the

team lead, clinical lead, or head of service. You will also be responsible for

actively participating in a seven-day roster.

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To be professionally and legally accountable for ensuring all work meets

Trust, legal, and professional standards, including compliance with policies,

procedures, and governance frameworks.

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To communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and carers,

addressing barriers such as cognitive, sensory, cultural, or language

challenges, to support understanding and self-management of health conditions.

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To lead the professional development of junior staff, students, and

support staff by planning and delivering induction programmes, teaching core

clinical skills, and contributing to performance appraisals.

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To undertake evidence-based service evaluation and quality improvement

initiatives, including contributing to audits, research, and outcome

measurement projects to enhance team practice and patient experience.

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To maintain and develop personal professional knowledge through ongoing

CPD, participation in training, tutorials, journal clubs, clinical networks,

and special interest groups, ensuring current best practice is applied.

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To manage resources and equipment effectively, including stock,

departmental supplies, and clinical equipment, ensuring safe use, training of

others, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

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

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