Occupational Therapist

ENS Group are the leading Healthcare recruitment agency operating nationwide and working with a variety of NHS Trusts across the UK.

Job Ad: Senior Occupational Therapist - Trauma & Orthopaedics
Location: Derby
Position: Senior Occupational Therapist (Band 6)
Specialty: Trauma & Orthopaedics
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30-16:30
Contract Duration: ASAP – 26th June 2025

Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Trauma & Orthopaedic (T&O) Therapy and multi-disciplinary teams at Royal Derby Hospital (RDH). In this vital role, you will work flexibly across trauma and elective wards, providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

As a Senior OT, you will conduct advanced Occupational Therapy assessments and treatment for inpatients recovering from trauma or elective procedures. You will also play a key role in discharge planning to support timely and efficient patient discharges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced Occupational Therapy assessments and treatment to inpatients post-trauma and elective procedures.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, including doctors, nurses, and physiotherapists, to provide holistic care.
• Provide expertise in discharge planning to ensure smooth and timely patient transitions.
• Manage a varied caseload, delivering therapy to patients with diverse needs.
• Deliver therapy in a fast-paced, acute inpatient setting.
• Monitor patient progress and provide appropriate interventions to support recovery and rehabilitation.

Required Experience:

• Recent experience working in an acute inpatient Trauma & Orthopaedic setting.
• Proven experience in discharge planning and managing a caseload of patients requiring complex discharge solutions.
• Ability to provide advanced clinical assessments and tailored treatment plans.
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of specialized therapy techniques for trauma and orthopaedic patients.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously.

Benefits of working for ENS:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Weekly payroll
• Holiday pay
• Inclusion to staff pension
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Dedicated consultant 365 days per year
• Back-office support
• PAYE and Umbrella pay options.
• Rapid pay

For further information contact Brooke on 01244 633150