Occupational Therapist

Role: Occupational Therapist
Location: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hospital Site: West Middlesex Hospital (nearest train stop Syon Lane or easy bus route from Richmond/Twickenham)

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Are you an Occupational Therapist with experience in orthopaedics seeking flexible, work in a supportive NHS environment where you can make an impact?

We are searching for a skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated team at Medacs Healthcare working within the orthopaedic therapy team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Working through Medacs Healthcare, you'll play a crucial role in providing specialist Occupational Therapy to inpatients within the Orthopaedic service.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East.

Chelsea and Westminster are one of the safest and best performing Trusts in the country. they're also one of the top trusts to work for- staff say they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend Chelsea and Westminster a place to work and receive treatment.

Requirements for the role:

Recent experience working with acute orthopaedic in-patients; including trauma, elective and general surgery
Be able to manage traumatic brain injuries with appropriate cognitive assessment and treatment planning
You will require strong clinical assessment, manual handling and complex discharge planning skills and be able to provide informal support more junior staff.
Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
At least 2 years post-graduate experience.
6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
You will need to pass an enhanced background check.
BSC or diploma in Occupational TherapyBenefits of working with medacs healthcare:

Access to Health Assured - our support service to help support your mental health and wellbeing and enable you to deliver outstanding care
First sight of Block bookings and shifts across multiple NHS trusts`
Competitive pay rates
Dedicated Consultant Support and advice
Support throughout the compliance process
24/7/365 service, we're available when you need us
Holiday pay
Pension scheme
Fully supported online CDP training courses
Lucrative referral scheme

Please submit your CV and a time to be contacted and apply today