Job Description

Job Title: Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Trust: George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Location: George Eliot Hospital, College street, Nuneaton, CV10 7DJ

Ward: Clinical Support Services - Therapy Services

Reference ID: 85909

Pay Rates: 20.15 (weekdays), 26.20 (Saturdays), 32.24 (Sundays)

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00 (37.5 hrs/week); weekend shifts available

Number of Staff Required: 1

Why might this job interest you?

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to play a key role in supporting patients with complex needs to regain independence and quality of life. Working as an autonomous practitioner, you'll manage a varied caseload across specialist areas, carrying out holistic assessments, planning personalised interventions, and working closely with patients, families, and the wider multidisciplinary team to support safe, effective discharge planning.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your leadership skills through the supervision of Band 5 therapists, assistants, and students, while contributing to service improvement and clinical excellence. If you're a motivated Occupational Therapist looking to grow your specialist skills in a supportive, forward-thinking team and thrive in a dynamic 7-day service, we'd love to hear from you!

What you can add:

Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with complex or chronic conditions within the specialist area. Work autonomously, undertaking a significant specialist clinical caseload, without direct supervision. Supervise and teach junior therapists, assistants, and undergraduate students. Demonstrate leadership skills, contribute to service development and uphold standards of practice. Work flexibly across a 7-day period as required by the service.
What you'll need:

Active HCPC registration with no restrictions to practise Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff and students Previous acute NHS experience Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes Strong experience in therapeutic assessment, treatment planning, goal setting and discharge planning
The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.

Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.

Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: 20.15 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person