Senior Occupational Therapist - London - Perm

Posted 26 May 2022
Salary Equivalent to NHS Band 7
LocationLondon
Job type Permanent
Discipline Inpatient OTOccupational Therapy Jobs
Reference38423
Contact NameMAXXIMA PERMANENT

Job description

Maxxima’s permanent team are recruiting for a Senior Occupational Therapist based in London. This is an exciting opportunity to join a private hospital with over four decades of expertise; providing the highest level of care for patients who are looking for the best treatment in key areas of healthcare, including: neurosurgery, spinal surgery, cardiac care, orthopaedics, acute neurological rehabilitation, gynaecology and cancer care.
 
As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will provide a high quality Occupational Therapy Service to patients and carry out accurate occupational therapy assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with diverse clinical presentations (predominantly neurological), and complex physical and psychological needs in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.

Location: London
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 Hours)
Hrs: Shifts 
 
What’s in it for you?
  • Salary Equivalent to NHS Band 7 plus benefits such as Private healthcare, Contributory pension, health and a vast range of rewards you would associate with a leading private healthcare organisation
On a typical day you will:
  • Undertake comprehensive assessments of patients, including those with diverse or complex pathology/presentations using appropriate clinical reasoning skills, observation skills and manual assessment skills to provide an accurate assessment and understanding of their condition
  • Formulate and implement an individual occupational therapy treatment program based on specialist knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, appropriate and accurate clinical reasoning, and knowledge of appropriate treatments
  • Maintain accurate and concise treatment records detailing treatment plan and progress. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and progress or alter patient treatment programs within the specified timeframes compliant with The Wellington Hospital care pathways.
  • To provide leadership and facilitate learning and development  for junior staff through supervision, appraisal and internal training

 What will you need to succeed in this role?
  • HCPC Registration
  • Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Significant post registration experience as an OT with considerable time spent in a Neurological unit or department
  • Experience supervision junior staff

Unlock your potential:
If you are looking for a new exciting challenge - please apply today!

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Reasonable adjustments

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