Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Occupational Therapist
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Senior Occupational Therapist
We are seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist with a passion for rehabilitation to help drive our intermediate care service and deliver a high standard of clinical interventions to patients within our intermediate care bed-based units across the Dudley Borough.
Role Responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for assessing, planning, and delivering occupational therapy interventions for patients with a wide range of clinical needs and conditions, including orthopaedic, neurological, medical, and surgical presentations, as well as frail older adults with complex co-morbidities. A key aspect of the role will involve supporting patients to maximise their independence, facilitating safe discharge planning, and working closely with patients, families, and carers to achieve personalised rehabilitation goals.
Key Duties
- Work as part of a large multidisciplinary team committed to delivering and continually improving high standards of therapy within Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust.
- Provide effective and efficient physiotherapy to patients with a variety of physical conditions as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Duties include assessment, therapy (both group and/or individual as appropriate), developing tailored therapy programmes through to discharge, as well as appropriate delegation of work to assistants.
- Work autonomously across various ICT units, using evidence-based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, treat, and evaluate interventions.
- Be involved in service development, audit, and the development of junior staff.
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About Us
At the Dudley Group, our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do, providing a world-class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all.” We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
Our Commitment to You
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high-quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
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Inclusive Environment
We foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve.
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Learning & Development
Dudley Group offers many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
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Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Gregg Marson
Job title: Associate Director - Discharge Improvement
Email address: g.marson1@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01384 456111
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