Occupational Therapist - Band 6 Opportunity
Avocet Court has an exciting opportunity for a full-time permanent Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team.
As a key member of the therapy team, you will work closely with the therapy lead, physiotherapist, and therapy assistant practitioners to promote patient discharge and assess pathways for in-patients.
You will also work alongside social care, the multidisciplinary team, and the Ipswich Hospital transfer of care hub to achieve timely and appropriate discharges.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage daily caseload ensuring patients receive timely and effective treatment.
* Plan and implement interventions using evidence-based techniques to meet patient needs.
* Apply understanding of illness and disability impacts on patient abilities and provide advice on lifestyle changes/adaptations.
* Participate in continuous professional development and appraisal processes.
* Supervise and assist junior clinicians, non-qualified staff, and students on placement.
* Undertake audits of clinical practice and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Our organization provides hospital and community health services to nearly one million people across East Suffolk and North Essex. We offer a range of training opportunities, flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, and access to NHS discounts.
Time Matters to everyone, and we focus on improving processes that cause delays for staff and patients. We invest in electronic patient record systems to enhance patient care.
Job Requirements:
* Mid-senior level experience as an Occupational Therapist.
* Commitment to teamwork and patient-centered care.
Benefits:
* Flexible working options.
* Generous pension scheme.
* Access to NHS discounts.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills, we invite you to apply.