Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our adult acute in-patient Band 5 rotation based at NMUH which covers the following clinical areas:Medical SpecialitiesOrthopaedic/surgeryAcute Medicine for Older peopleAcute Stroke UnitAdmission Avoidance Team - covering Emergency Department and 0-48 hours length of stay.Candidates will need the skills and ability to cope with a challenging and fast paced environment.The Occupational Therapy Service is part of the integrated Therapies Service and staff benefit from a supportive environment and excellent learning opportunities though collaborative care team working.The successful post holder will be required to participate in seven day working rota.

Main duties of the job

To provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention to all patients referred in the area of work.To be an active member of the multidisciplinary team. To participate in clinical projects, service developments, audits and service reviews as agreed and supported by the Clinical Services Lead OTTo actively participate in the available rotations.

About us

NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and well being of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/