Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Occupational Therapist Band 5 – Potters Bar
Key Responsibilities
- Providing occupational therapy assessment and treatment for referred clients.
- Planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions for groups or individuals within the unit.
- Being an active member of the clinical team, providing a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to residents of West Hertfordshire.
- Working within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promoting best practice.
- Undertaking all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation.
- Building and maintaining key relationships with referring services across CLCH.
- Supervising Rehabilitation Assistants and Occupational Therapy students, with guidance from Senior Therapists.
- Supporting self and service development through active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Participating in any Inservice Training, Audit, or research being undertaken by the service.
Skills and Expertise
- Proven experience in Occupational Therapy.
- Strong assessment and treatment skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience in patient discharge planning.
- Supervisory skills (relevant to the role).
Job Facilities/Benefits
- Comprehensive induction into the community service.
- Local induction to introduce you to the role.
- Car lease scheme (Band 5 and up).
- Flexible working options.
- Annual travel card loan.
- Training, support and development in your career.