Band 6 Specialist Occupational Acute Medical - Ilford, United Kingdom - Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust

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Ilford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and innovative individual to join our friendly team of therapists, providing care in the ED and Medical Assessment Unit at King George Hospital in Ilford, Essex.

Working in a fast paced environment you will have the opportunity to expand your clinical skills in rapid response and emergency care.

You will work closely with community services, social services and ED staff.

You will also have the opportunity to develop enhanced skills and extend your role as an Occupational TherapistAs a Band 6 OT in a large and busy team you will be required to build a strong set of clinical skills, whilst further developing your leadership, communication and managerial skills.

You will be familiar with all aspects of functional, physical and cognitive assessment and you will have experience of complex discharge planning.

We have a strong commitment to continuing professional development with an established in service training programme, regular evidence based practice groups and commissioned external courses identified through trust appraisal process.

You will be supported by four Band 7 OT's in the team and by the two Band 8a Clinical Lead's.

As part of a recent re-configuration of our Integrated Therapy service structure, we have moved in line with the Government agenda for the NHS providing a 7 day service covering the Medical and Elderly Receiving Unit and Elderly Short Stay Unit in order to achieve the highest quality of care for our patients.