JOB-20240905-7a6f785b

Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Trauma Team

Location: Shrewsbury & Telford, UK
Pay: £26.00 per hour
Contract: Part Time / Full Time | Ongoing Locum Opportunity

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Trauma Team within the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. This ongoing locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £26.00, with the option to work part time or full time. As a valued member of the Trauma Team, you will play a key role in supporting adults admitted with traumatic injuries, carrying out comprehensive assessments, delivering rehabilitation, and coordinating safe, effective discharge planning alongside the wider MDT.

Perks and Benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a schedule that complements your lifestyle and personal commitments.

• Hourly Pay: Enjoy a competitive hourly rate, giving you control and flexibility over your earnings.

• Diverse Caseload: Gain exposure to a wide range of trauma presentations within a fast-paced acute setting.

• Professional Development: Access ongoing learning and CPD opportunities to support your growth and enhance your expertise.

• Collaborative MDT Environment: Work as part of a supportive, highly skilled multidisciplinary team.

What You Will Do

• Complete holistic occupational therapy assessments for adults with traumatic injuries, focusing on mobility, personal care, cognition, and functional independence.

• Deliver evidence-based interventions to support functional recovery and promote safe, timely discharge.

• Work closely with Orthopaedics, ED, Surgical Wards, Discharge Teams, and the wider MDT to streamline patient pathways.

• Lead complex discharge planning, recommending community services, equipment, and home adaptations.

• Apply advanced clinical reasoning to set rehabilitation goals and identify each patient's potential for recovery.

• Conduct manual handling assessments and provide advice aligned with Trust policies.

• Undertake cognitive and functional assessments for patients with head injuries or post-trauma confusion.

• Contribute to therapy-led initiatives, early mobilisation programmes, and rehabilitation targets within the trauma pathway.

Why Shrewsbury & Telford?

Shrewsbury and Telford offer an excellent quality of life, with their blend of historic charm, pict