Are you interested in working with a complex patient group including respiratory conditions, plus size patients, challenging social dynamics, complex equipment provision, and moving and handling assessments?  Are you looking to join an established team of highly specialised AHPs? Are you passionate about developing your skills in the areas of acute rehabilitation and complex case management?   We have an exciting opportunity for a fixed term Band 6 Occupational Therapist who will work within our diverse, enthusiastic, and motivated Medicine Therapy Team at UHS. 

About the Team
Our integrated therapy team covers a diverse range of wards including a Respiratory High Dependency Unit (RHDU); hepatology; renal; respiratory; gastroenterology; infectious diseases and general medicine wards.  We routinely cover complex patient presentations including neurological, cognitive, bariatric, moving and handling, complex social situations, and tissue viability. Our therapy team is a valued part of an expansive MDT, priding itself in delivering patient-centred care. The entire MDT strives to be at the forefront of innovation and development.

About the Therapy services department
This post is part of the wider Therapy services department. You will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 260 wte Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.