Occupational Therapist / National Private Hospital Group

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a National Private Hospital Group in their Private Hospital in Bristol.

Hours:Full Time or 4 days considered

Occupational Therapist Job Role:

• To provide highly skilled and specialised assessment and treatment for patients within the in-patient/out-patient service, including pre-op assessment and a post-operative hand splinting clinic.
• Take lead role in occupational therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patient caseload as required.
• To support the wider MDT with complex discharge planning and Falls assessments.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop practice in the assessment of health and wellbeing needs.

• Develop practice in addressing patients health and wellbeing needs.

• Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.

• Develop knowledge and practice in own area of work.

• Develops a working environment and culture that actively improves health, safety and security.

• Develop and improve services.

• Improve quality.

• Enable people to exercise their rights and promote their equality and diversity.

• Lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practices.

• Apply technology formeasurement, monitoring and treatment of patients.
• Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.

Who we are looking for?

• Degree (BSc Hons Occupational therapy) or equivalent.
• Post-Graduate Diploma in specialist programme
• Post graduate experience in relevant specialism
• Experience of post-operative hand splinting
• Experience of clinical leadership e.g. developing peers
• Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied caseloads
• Experience of working in partnership with consultants and participating in creating innovative solutions for new services
• Competence across a range of occupational therapy, management and leadership skills supported by skilled professional and specialist knowledge in the chosen occupational therapy specialism.
• Evidence of post registration continuing professional development
• Keeps abreast of clinical developments in specialism
• Trained on MS Office and other relevant packages
• Demonstrate principles of accountable practice
• English language to IELTS 7.0
• Willing to work flexible patterns e.g. evenings/weekends
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
• Empathy for principles and importance of EO and dignity at work
• Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Benefits:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free onsite car park.

Experienced Occupational Therapists Apply Today to Secure a Quick Interview!

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