JustOT are looking to recruit a band 6 Acute Occupational Therapist for a locum position with our client in London.

The pay for this position is £22 - £26 per hour, and we are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible for an ongoing duration.

Successful candidates must hold a degree in occupational therapy and be HCPC registered.

Job Summary
To provide Occupational Therapy interventions within the intensive care, high dependency environments, inpatient wards and out-patients in accordance with current Occupational Therapy service provision to these areas.
Manage a caseload of patients using evidence-based and client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. Provide this service with the Band 7 Occupational Therapist as an autonomous practitioner, demonstrating good problem solving and clinical reasoning skills, and independence in judgement.
Contribute with the Band 7 Occupational therapist to the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy Service.
To play a role in the continuous development of the Trust as a member of the Occupational Therapy team and as a potential member of a range of Trust quality/process improvement project groups.
To work at weekends as required contributing to the 7 day occupational therapy service.

Main tasks & responsibilities:
Communication
Liaise with members of the MDT to facilitate safe discharge and the application of therapy programmes on the wards.
Communicate with other professionals from Social Services, community services and other agencies in regards to patients needs for discharge.
To use formal and informal reporting mechanisms including electronic reporting, to communicate and liase effectively with other professionals, patients, family/carers and other agencies to ensure an integrated pattern of service delivery.
Use verbal and nonverbal communication to receive and disseminate clinical information, acknowledging sensitivity and using approaches appropriate to the complexity of context or culture.
Use effective interpersonal skills to encourage patients' and carers' active participation in the occupational therapy process.
Develop skills as a clinical researcher; demonstrate and communicate these to therapists and multidisciplinary team members

When you work with JustOT, you will have access to a range of benefits that will support you in your role. Our dedicated one-to-one service ensures that you have the support you need to thrive in your role. Our fast-track registration process allows you to start your new role as soon as possible. The excellent rates of pay, and assistance with travel and accommodation are designed to make your transition as smooth as possible. We also offer weekly pay that is always on time, and access to exclusive NHS and private sector jobs. There is no registration fee, and you will have access to free online training and nationwide occupational therapy job opportunities.

If you are not available for this position, we encourage you to refer a friend and take advantage of our £250 referral bonus. T&C's apply.

If you're interested in working as a locum with JustOT, apply now!