Occupational Therapist (bank)

WHO ARE WE? • We are Circle Health Group. • We are the number one independent provider of hospital services in this country, with more than 50 hospitals, 6000 specialists and 2 million patient visits each year. • We offer high quality, safe, accessible and affordable healthcare. • We want to be the most innovative and patient focused healthcare organisation. WHO ARE YOU? • You make sure that standards of patient care are consistently applied and maintained. • You maintain and enhance customer service and satisfaction. • You promote and safeguard the wellbeing and interests of all patients, employees and visitors. WHAT DO YOU DO? Clinical Assessment and Intervention • Undertake comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, cognitive, emotional, and environmental needs. • Develop and implement individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans to promote independence and participation in daily life. • Provide interventions such as functional skills training, cognitive rehabilitation, equipment provision, and adaptations. Multidisciplinary Collaboration • Work closely with physiotherapists, nurses, doctors, and other allied health professionals to support integrated care and safe discharge planning. • Attend MDT meetings and contribute to clinical decision-making and goal setting. • Liaise with patients, families, and carers to ensure involvement in care plans and support needs. Discharge and Community Planning • Support timely and safe discharge by assessing home environments and making recommendations for equipment, support, or adaptations. • Provide education and training to patients and carers to support self-management and ongoing recovery. • Refer patients to appropriate community services, social care, or voluntary sector organisations. Documentation and Governance • Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical records in line with HCPC and organisational standards. • Contribute to risk assessments and care planning in accordance with safeguarding and clinical governance frameworks. • Participate in audit, quality improvement, and service evaluation initiatives. Professional Development and Education • Maintain professional registration and complete relevant CPD activities to enhance clinical knowledge and skills. • Participate in supervision, in-service training, and peer support activities. • Contribute to the training and mentoring of students or junior colleagues. Equipment and Environmental Support • Assess and prescribe assistive devices, splints, or environmental modifications to support functional independence. • Provide advice on manual handling, postural management, and safe use of mobility aids. • Monitor the effectiveness of interventions and adjust treatment accordingly. WHAT DO YOU HAVE? Essential: • HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist. • BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy or equivalent recognised qualification. • Experience working in a clinical rehabilitation, acute, or community setting. • Excellent communication, assessment, and planning skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Desirable: • Experience in a specialist area such as neuro, orthopaedics, elderly care, or mental health. • Knowledge of equipment provision and minor/major home adaptations. • Familiarity with electronic health records and therapy documentation systems. • Experience working in private healthcare or across a range of clinical pathways. WHAT SORT OF PERSON ARE YOU? • You are a great communicator with different people at different levels. • You are an excellent judge and decision maker. • You are a highly effective problem solver. • You are proactive and driven to succeed. • You are punctual, committed and reliable. • You are flexible and adaptable. WHAT ELSE? • This is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This is not exhaustive and may change due to future changes and developments. • You have to maintain your knowledge and conduct your duties responsibly with the guidance of the Health & Safety at Work Act. • You treat all patient information as confidential and would only breach confidence if you felt that a patient or member of staff was at risk of harm Job description Job responsibilities WHO ARE WE? • We are Circle Health Group. • We are the number one independent provider of hospital services in this country, with more than 50 hospitals, 6000 specialists and 2 million patient visits each year. • We offer high quality, safe, accessible and affordable healthcare. • We want to be the most innovative and patient focused healthcare organisation. WHO ARE YOU? • You make sure that standards of patient care are consistently applied and maintained. • You maintain and enhance customer service and satisfaction. • You promote and safeguard the wellbeing and interests of all patients, employees and visitors. WHAT DO YOU DO? Clinical Assessment and Intervention • Undertake comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, cognitive, emotional, and environmental needs. • Develop and implement individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans to promote independence and participation in daily life. • Provide interventions such as functional skills training, cognitive rehabilitation, equipment provision, and adaptations. Multidisciplinary Collaboration • Work closely with physiotherapists, nurses, doctors, and other allied health professionals to support integrated care and safe discharge planning. • Attend MDT meetings and contribute to clinical decision-making and goal setting. • Liaise with patients, families, and carers to ensure involvement in care plans and support needs. Discharge and Community Planning • Support timely and safe discharge by assessing home environments and making recommendations for equipment, support, or adaptations. • Provide education and training to patients and carers to support self-management and ongoing recovery. • Refer patients to appropriate community services, social care, or voluntary sector organisations. Documentation and Governance • Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical records in line with HCPC and organisational standards. • Contribute to risk assessments and care planning in accordance with safeguarding and clinical governance frameworks. • Participate in audit, quality improvement, and service evaluation initiatives. Professional Development and Education • Maintain professional registration and complete relevant CPD activities to enhance clinical knowledge and skills. • Participate in supervision, in-service training, and peer support activities. • Contribute to the training and mentoring of students or junior colleagues. Equipment and Environmental Support • Assess and prescribe assistive devices, splints, or environmental modifications to support functional independence. • Provide advice on manual handling, postural management, and safe use of mobility aids. • Monitor the effectiveness of interventions and adjust treatment accordingly. WHAT DO YOU HAVE? Essential: • HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist. • BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy or equivalent recognised qualification. • Experience working in a clinical rehabilitation, acute, or community setting. • Excellent communication, assessment, and planning skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Desirable: • Experience in a specialist area such as neuro, orthopaedics, elderly care, or mental health. • Knowledge of equipment provision and minor/major home adaptations. • Familiarity with electronic health records and therapy documentation systems. • Experience working in private healthcare or across a range of clinical pathways. WHAT SORT OF PERSON ARE YOU? • You are a great communicator with different people at different levels. • You are an excellent judge and decision maker. • You are a highly effective problem solver. • You are proactive and driven to succeed. • You are punctual, committed and reliable. • You are flexible and adaptable. WHAT ELSE? • This is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This is not exhaustive and may change due to future changes and developments. • You have to maintain your knowledge and conduct your duties responsibly with the guidance of the Health & Safety at Work Act. • You treat all patient information as confidential and would only breach confidence if you felt that a patient or member of staff was at risk of harm