Occupational Therapist

To perform occupational therapy assessments, to aid diagnosis and treatment of patients who may have diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions; including orthopaedic, vascular, neurological, cognitive problems.

To assist in the discharge planning process as part of the wider MDT.

To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working with supervision where required. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training, regular clinical supervision sessions and access to informal supervision from senior staff.

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

To provide support/supervision for the occupational therapy students, assistant practitioners, rehab support workers and activities co-ordinator.

To assist Senior therapists in service development, including the development of groups.

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Essential: - Degree in Occupational Therapy and registered with HCPC; - Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) maintained in portfolio

Desirable: - Evidence of Postgraduate study/course

Essential: - Up-to-date knowledge of Occupational Therapy theory and best practice; - Ability to perform Occupational Therapy assessments and treatments with a variety of presenting conditions; - Ability to supervise support workers and therapy students effectively when required; - Evidence of effective communication with service users and care givers

Desirable: - To have had experience in community and acute settings