Band 7 Occupational Therapist - Medical Rehabilitation

Band 7 Occupational Therapist - Medical Rehabilitation

(Minimum 6 months NHS experience is mandatory)

• Band: Band 7
• Job Role: Occupational Therapist - Medical Rehabilitation
• Location: West Middlesex University Hospital Trust, London
• Pay Rate: £28 per hour
• Pay Mechanism: Direct Engagement
• Working Hours/Days: 3-5 days per week (flexible; please indicate your preference)
• Start Date: 11/03/2025 to 15/05/2025

West Middlesex University Hospital Trust is part of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services. Situated in Isleworth, with easy access from Syon Lane station and nearby bus routes from Richmond and Twickenham, the Trust is renowned for its commitment to patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and innovative healthcare solutions.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join the Medical Rehabilitation team at West Middlesex Hospital. This position has been created to provide critical support during the winter pressure period, working across several departments, including general medicine, care of the elderly, frailty, neurology, and orthopaedic outliers. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse patient population.

• Deliver high-quality occupational therapy services across various specialities: elderly care, orthopaedics, general medicine, and neurology.
• Assess and plan comprehensive discharge strategies to ensure seamless transitions for patients returning to their homes or other care settings.
• Work autonomously and efficiently in high-pressure situations, particularly during peak winter demand.
• Utilize a sound clinical understanding of falls, cognitive impairment, and common pathologies associated with frailty syndrome to inform patient care and intervention.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic and effective patient-centered care.

• Active HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Demonstrated NHS acute experience in occupational therapy
• Proficiency in discharge planning
• Relevant experience in acute medicine, elderly care, orthopaedics, and neurology

• Availability to work over the Christmas period

To apply for this role, please reply with your updated CV and job reference number - BS/10179/OT1