Job Description

Senior Occupational Therapist

Permanent | 37 Hours per Week

We are currently seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join a busy acute hospital setting and deliver a high-quality inpatient Occupational Therapy service as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment for inpatients.
• Support safe and effective discharge planning.
• Complete cognitive, functional, home, and falls risk assessments.
• Prescribe and assess ADL equipment, seating, wheelchairs, and pressure care needs.
• Liaise with community services to support discharge home.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement, and staff education initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, and allied health teams.

Requirements

• Qualification recognised by CORU with current registration.
• Minimum 3 years’ clinical experience with adults in an acute hospital setting.
• Strong experience in discharge planning and rehabilitation.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Postgraduate training relevant to specialty desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension
• Onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Additional staff benefits available