Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Orthopaedics, Elderly Care & General Medicine

About the Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist on behalf of our client, a healthcare provider, to work across orthopaedics, elderly care and general medicine.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and skilled Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team within an acute hospital setting, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and supporting patients to regain independence and achieve safe, effective discharge from hospital.

The successful candidate will have strong clinical assessment and rehabilitation skills, the ability to manage a varied caseload, and experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments across orthopaedic, elderly care and general medical wards.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans to maximise patients’ independence and functional ability.
• Assess patients’ activities of daily living, mobility-related needs and rehabilitation potential.
• Provide specialist advice on equipment, adaptations and moving and handling.
• Contribute to effective discharge planning, liaising with patients, families, carers and community services.
• Manage a varied clinical caseload, prioritising patients according to clinical need.
• Work collaboratively with physiotherapists, nursing staff, medical teams and other allied health professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with professional standards and local policies.
• Support junior colleagues and students where appropriate.

Essential Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Relevant post-registration experience within an acute hospital setting.
• Experience in orthopaedics, elderly care and/or general medicine.
• Strong clinical reasoning, assessment and discharge-planning skills.
• Excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work across a varied acute clinical caseload.
• Exposure to orthopaedics, elderly care and general medicine.
• Opportunity to develop your clinical experience and professional skills.
• Dedicated recruitment support throughout the application and placement process.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist seeking your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the role, your experience and the next steps.