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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Integrated Discharge Team (IDT) for 1.0 WTE Band 7 OT based at UHCW site.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate OT, who is keen to develop their leadership and management skills, in this specialist area. 

The successful candidate will assist in supporting the team to ensure effective, safe and timely discharges, maximising flow through the organisation, effective leadership is essential in co-coordinating the day-to-day running of the service and supporting the team through ongoing changes in service delivery. 

The candidate will work alongside senior management both within the organisation and with the wider system to further enhance, evaluate and embed a high quality integrated discharge model. 

You will provide expert knowledge in discharge processes, assessing and coordinating the discharge of complex patients as an autonomous practitioner within the team.

You will be accountable for training, supervising and educating members of the team and the wider MDT.

If you would like any further information on this exciting role, please contact, details below.

Main duties of the job

• Interpret and analyse clinical and non clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognosis in a wide range of highly complex conditions to assess and the most appropriate discharge pathways and ensure safe timely discharge.

• Undertake comprehensive assessment of patients including those with complex presentation, investigate and analyse skills and formulate individualised management and discharge plans.

• Participate in working parties developing changes within the Integrated Discharge Team and other specialities within the group.

• Assist with the implantation of change and evaluation of changes to service provision for the service.

• Develop excellent relationships with all members of them and other appropriate therapy leads to ensure optimal delivery of services.

• Review and recommend developments for future delivery of therapy services within the discharge team ensuring the most clinically effective use of resources.

• Demonstrate effective prioritisation between clinical commitments and operational responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.