Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Band 6 Occupational Therapist (OT) – (medical, surgical, orthopedics, neuro)

Job Summary:

• To assess and treat own caseload of patients within the defined clinical area and maintains associated records
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner within your area of specialty
• Facilitates and supports the discharge planning process
• Supervises less experienced physiotherapists, therapy assistants / technicians and students.
• To work flexibly across specialties when requested, and if competency allows

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration – (E )
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, or equivalent – ( E)
• Member of RCOT - (D)

Skills and Knowledge

• Post graduate courses relevant to field of expertise (E)
• Excellent clinical skills in relevant field of expertise (E)
• Good English speaking and writing skills
• Good working knowledge of basic IT software (word & excel, email) (E)

Experience

• Relevant post registration experience as an OT (E)
• Working in the NHS (E)
• Evidence of working in a team situation (E)
• Evidence of student or physiotherapy assistant supervision (E)
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of delivering quality of care (E)
• Respects the privacy and dignity of individuals (E)
• Demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities (E)