Location
University Hospital Lewisham, Stadium Road, London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£39,959 per annum

About the Role
This role involves managing a designated caseload of patients with complex needs across acute and community settings using evidence-based, client-centred principles. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment programmes to maximise patient independence. The position includes participation in a rotational scheme covering Elderly Care, General Medicine, Stroke Unit, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Complex Neurological conditions (including major trauma), and Community Rehabilitation.

Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, supervising Occupational Therapy (O.T.) students on practice placements, providing leadership and supervision to junior/support staff, and deputising for senior staff when required. You will work both within hospital and community settings, sometimes as a lone practitioner with telephone support.

Clinical duties involve assessing and treating patients, conducting cognitive and perceptual testing, risk assessments, and advising on aids and adaptations. You will also participate in discharge planning, multidisciplinary team meetings, and contribute to service development and delivery.

Additional responsibilities include training and educating staff and students, managing equipment and stock, and supporting the implementation of new departmental policies. Professional development is encouraged through participation in mandatory and statutory training, maintaining a professional portfolio, and demonstrating increasing competence as a senior Occupational Therapist.

Experience
- Proven ability to manage a complex caseload in acute and community settings
- Experience in supervising and appraising junior/support staff and students
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in clinical assessment, treatment planning, and risk assessment

About you
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Client-centred and evidence-based approach to care
- Ability to work flexibly across different clinical areas including acute and community settings
- Commitment to professional development and service improvement
- Confident in lone working with appropriate support mechanisms in place

Qualifications
- Registered Occupational Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Adherence to the College of Occupational Therapists (COT) Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
- Commitment to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)