Specialist Occupational Therapist in AMU and ED
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £38,682.00 i £46,580.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9188-26-0052 |
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At UHS were committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore whats possible for the role and service. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic B6 Occupational Therapist, who wishes to progress their career and specialise in acute admissions for a 9-month fixed term period, to cover maternity leave. This specialist OT job offers you the chance to work in a friendly, supportive MDT environment with a team committed to improving patient care and experience. You will be expected to support the wider multi-disciplinary team across AMU and ED, providing patient centred care with an emphasis on admission avoidance. Patients present with a wide range of diagnoses and often have multiple pathologies and complex social situations. It is a fast-paced environment where effective communication, prioritisation, and teamwork are essential. Our focus is both early assessment and complex discharge planning. Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure you fulfil the criteria. For this specific specialist role, you also need the following: Essential skills: Experience of working in the acute hospital setting, ideally within Acute Medical Unit and Emergency Department Ability to stay calm and make appropriate decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment Clear expressed desire on your application to work within the ED/AMU team within therapies Desirable skills needed: Knowledge of cognitive assessments appropriate to the acute setting Involvement in service developments Evidence of providing teaching to therapy staff and students Understanding of complex equipment needs including managing pressure care Training and support can be offered to meet your learning requirements. Please note: Interviews will be held face to face on 24th Feb, to include practical assessments. As part of the interview involves a practical assessment, please wear smart, comfortable clothing. You will be expected to work across 7-days, on a rota basis, and work extended hour days from 8am to 6pm. Please contact any senior OT within the AMU/ED team to express your interest in this exciting opportunity and with any questions you may have. If this post is not for you and you are interested in other therapy opportunities, please e-mail: Annette.Purkis@uhs.nhs.uk