Specialist Occupational Therapist - Band 7 (Medicine) - Colchester NHS
Location: Colchester
Salary: Band 7 - Competitive Salary
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist ready to take your career to the next level? We are working with a General Hospital, who are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 7) to join their dynamic team in the Medicine department. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead, inspire, and make a real difference in patient care.
About the Role:
As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will:
* Take a lead role in assessing and treating patients within the medical wards, many with complex acute or chronic conditions.
* Develop individualised care plans and ensure seamless communication and referrals to relevant agencies.
* Collaborate with the Professional Leads in planning, coordinating, and evaluating the day-to-day therapy services within the department.
* Provide supervision, training, and appraisals for Band 5 and 6 therapists, therapy assistants, and students, fostering a culture of learning and development.
* Work autonomously as a clinical expert, using advanced assessment techniques and delivering highly specialised treatment plans.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide specialist care, delivering advanced assessments and treatment to patients within the medical wards.
* Lead in the clinical diagnosis and formulation of effective treatment plans for complex cases.
* Supervise and support junior therapists, offering guidance, training, and performance appraisals.
* Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
* Maintain detailed patient records in line with professional standards as an autonomous practitioner.
About You:
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
* HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
* Significant experience working in an acute or medical setting.
* Strong clinical expertise, particularly in managing complex cases.
* Leadership skills with the ability to supervise and develop a team of junior staff.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making abilities.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary in line with NHS Band 7 pay scale.
* Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
* The chance to work within a supportive and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team.
* Access to NHS pension scheme and additional benefits.
Apply today to take the next step in your career as a Specialist Occupational Therapist and make a difference at this General Hospital.
For more information or to apply, contact Wade Laws at Search Consultancy at wade.laws@search.co.uk.

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