An exciting 9m fixed term opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Emergency Department (ED) therapy team at University Hospital Southampton, covering maternity leave. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, innovative and flexible Occupational Therapist to work as part of our integrated therapy and multidisciplinary teams.

The post will involve continuing to develop the well-established therapy service in ED and AMU alongside other senior staff. The aims of this fast paced and responsive service are to provide prompt therapy assessments, implement frailty care pathways, and facilitate appropriate discharges. This will include assessing complex equipment needs and completing cognitive assessments across AMU and ED. Providing training and support to other staff and students will also be an important part of this role.

You will work as part of a supportive team delivering a therapy service from 8am to 6pm across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays.

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 300 therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff, so will have peer support available to you.