Senior OT: Older Persons Care & Discharge

NHS; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gateshead is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Older Person's Team within the Occupational Therapy Department. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical reasoning and a passion for supporting older adults to manage functional decline. This role involves independent management of a complex caseload and the delivery of care in various clinical settings. Opportunities for professional development and support from a multidisciplinary team are available.

Benefits

Excellent development opportunities

Regular supervision and peer support

Qualifications

• Hold a qualification enabling registration with the Health Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist.
• Evidence of knowledge and skills in managing complex of Frail Elderly patients.
• Full UK driving licence with access to vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized occupational therapy assessment and treatment.
• Independently manage a caseload using evidence based principles.
• Deliver care in various clinical settings.

Skills

Experience of MDT working

Supervising students

Working with frail older people

Complex health systems experience

Acute front of house services

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist

Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Gateshead is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Older Person's Team within the Occupational Therapy Department. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical reasoning and a passion for supporting older adults to manage functional decline. This role involves independent management of a complex caseload and the delivery of care in various clinical settings. Opportunities for professional development and support from a multidisciplinary team are available.