Senior 1 Occupational Therapist

Piers Meadows Recruitment ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £40,000 per annum

Overview

Job Description About The Facility HCA Healthcare UK - The World’s largest private hospital group; providing award winning acute and complex care. The Wellington Hospital has over four decades of expertise; providing the highest level of care for patients who are looking for the best treatment in key areas of healthcare, including: neurosurgery, spinal surgery, cardiac care, orthopaedics, acute neurological rehabilitation, gynaecology and cancer care. Reward & recognition - We reward your commitment in delivering the highest standard of care with generous and competitive benefits such as our contribution pension scheme, private medical insurance, annual salary review, 247.5hrs holiday each year; with the option to buy and sell. We invest in your career development with clear career pathways and access to further education. We can also offer you support with relocation if you are living outside of London or the UK; subject to terms and conditions. Job Description As a Senior 1 Occupational Therapist at the Wellington Hospital you will provide a high quality Occupational Therapy Service to patients and carry out accurate occupational therapy assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with diverse clinical presentations (predominantly neurological), and complex physical and psychological needs in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. This is a permanent role working 37.5hrs per week The attractive and competitive salary for this role is between £40,195 - £44,661 and will be dependent upon skills and experience. Duties & Responsibilities Undertake comprehensive assessments of patients, including those with diverse or complex pathology/presentations using appropriate clinical reasoning skills, observation skills and manual assessment skills to provide an accurate assessment and understanding of their condition Formulate and implement an individual occupational therapy treatment program based on specialist knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, appropriate and accurate clinical reasoning, and knowledge of appropriate treatments Maintain accurate and concise treatment records detailing treatment plan and progress. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and progress or alter patient treatment programs within the specified timeframes compliant with The Wellington Hospital care pathways. To provide leadership and facilitate learning and development for junior staff through supervision ,appraisal and internal training Skills & Experience HCPC Registration Degree in Occupational Therapy Significant post registration experience as an OT with considerable time spent in a Neurological unit or department Experience supervision junior staff Please contact Gemma at Piers Meadows Recruitment for further information on this role.