Specialist Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Rotation

UHCW NHS Trust is seeking Occupational Therapists to join our new Band 6 rotation, developing specialist skills across acute inpatient services while supporting patients with complex physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs. The rotation includes Care of the Elderly covers four wards serving our older population, with presentations including frailty, falls, delirium, dementia and infection Medicine provides exposure to a diverse caseload including endocrinology, respiratory medicine, infectious diseases and general medicine Surgery includes vascular, gastroenterology, head & neck, and gynaecology services, supporting rehabilitation, recovery and discharge planning following surgery With future opportunities to expand into specialties including Stroke and Major Trauma & Orthopaedics. Across all areas, you will develop advanced clinical reasoning skills, contribute to MDT working, support timely discharge planning and help prevent deconditioning through early assessment and rehabilitation. New to role, you will benefit from a supernumerary induction period, comprehensive clinical supervision and access to a wide range of learning, development and leadership opportunities. This role is ideal for Occupational Therapists seeking variety, career progression and the opportunity to develop specialist clinical and leadership skills within a supportive and forward-thinking therapy service.,

• To manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and / or complex needs, using evidence-based practice with client centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
• To support the education, supervision and professional development of students and staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning
• To develop and maintain enhanced clinical skills and knowledge, relevant to the needs of the patient population and service priorities
• To contribute to the ongoing development of the Occupational Therapy service within inpatient therapies, supporting service improvement and enhanced patient outcomes.
• To participate in 7-day working patterns as required, building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
  
  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.The Trust is committed to