NHS Occupational Therapist

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Embark on an exciting venture as a Locum Occupational Therapist within an inpatient setting in Hackney, earning up to £27 hourly. This ongoing position offers flexibility with full-time or part-time hours for those seeking a dynamic work-life balance. Work alongside a team of dedicated physiotherapy colleagues, managing an OT caseload on acute inpatient wards while supporting patients from admission through to discharge, promoting seamless hospital flow.

Perks and Benefits:

* Flexibility at its finest: Whether you prefer full-time or part-time hours, this role allows you to cater your work schedule to your lifestyle, ensuring an ideal balance between personal and professional life.

* Professional Growth: An opportunity to expand your clinical skills and expertise by working alongside experienced colleagues and undertaking specialist assessments and interventions. There's never a dull day with such diverse activities!

* Career Boosting Experience: Your role involves special focus on screening acute inpatient wards for patients with new neurological diagnoses, referring them into the Acute Neurological Therapy Service (ANTS) team. This invaluable experience will significantly enrich your career portfolio.

* Engaging Work Environment: Benefit from being part of an energetic and forward-thinking team that focuses on patient-centred care and innovative therapy approaches.

What you will do:

* Collaborate with physiotherapy colleagues to support patient flow through effective management from admission to discharge.

* Conduct specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and implement therapy interventions for clients with complex physical disabilities and cognitive deficits.

* Utilise your keen analytical and clinical reasoning skills to employ suitable outcome measures for comprehensive patient care.

* Work closely with the acute neurological service to screen patients with new neurological diagnoses and refer them into the ANTS team.

Living and working in Hackney offers an unrivalled cultural and lifestyle experience. This vibrant area is filled with a rich history, diverse community, and an array of cafes and markets to explore during your time off. Enjoy the perfect blend of urban living with plenty of green spaces, making Hackney a fantastic place to enhance your career and life. Join us in this vibrant part of the UK and make a real difference in patient care today!

Requirements of the Occupational Therapist:

* Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy

* Recent UK experience working as an Occupational Therapist

* Recent NHS experience

* Registered with the HCPC

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