Job summary Perform an Occupational Therapists role, with supervision, to provide a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to patients referred.
To be part of an interdependent multidisciplinary team, ensuring that Occupational Therapy input is an integral part of the patient's overall care and discharge.
To be an active member of the 7-day working rota, including weekends and bank holidays where it is implemented.
Must already hold HCPC registration.
Those currently applying will not be considered.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
*** Main duties of the job The Occupational Therapy Team consists of a variety of staff at Bands 7, 6, 5, 3, 2.
Post holder will provide Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment, and education to patients, as part of the MDT, according to the standards of practice or pathway.
Patients will present with a wide range of acute, complex and / or long-term needs and disabilities.
Post holder is professionally and legally accountable for his/her own action and works with and without supervision.
This post is part of the 7-day Occupational Therapy service.
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Job description Job responsibilities Clinical: 1.Prioritise the day-to-day management of own caseload, delegating activities as appropriate.
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Ensure the patient is aware of the role and philosophy of Occupational Therapy (OT) and components of the OT treatment programme.
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Be responsible for the comprehensive OT assessment, treatment, and evaluation designated caseload.
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Use both standardised and non-standardised assessments to assist and aid diagnosis of cognitive, sensory, perceptual, behavioural, physical, psychosocial, and social functioning.
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Assess, prescribe and authorise aids and make recommendations for minor to increase/enable or compensate for independent function, teaching compensatory techniques as required.
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Assess seating and positioning needs and treat as appropriate including assessment for and prescription of standard wheelchairs and accessories as required for assessment of complex and specialist mobility and seating needs.
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Plan and review treatment programmes in close liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients carers and family in accordance with consent given.
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Record and report regularly on patients progress and treatment to the multi-disciplinary team or supervising OT in accordance with the policies and procedures laid down in individual clinical areas.
Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential Demonstrable experience within a large clinical setting To have an understanding of Occupational Therapy assessments and treatments for relevant conditions To have demonstrable experience of working with other members of the MDT Desirable To have demonstrable experience of managing own caseload To have proven knowledge & demonstrable experience of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to these patient groups To have attended postgraduate training and courses related to this post Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy To be registered with the Health Care Professions Council Desirable To have qualification / attendance in relevant clinical areas Full driving licence Aptitude & Abilities Essential To have good time management skills To have understanding of confidentiality To have good verbal and written communication skills Disposition / Attitude / Motivation Essential To be able to work under own initiative To be able to work with minimal supervision Recognise own limitation To be committed to continuing professional development Empathetic, calm and reassuring manner Other Factors Essential Must be able to work on the 7-day working rota where required Must be able to travel between sites and to patient's home in Plymouth, Devon, or Cornwall Desirable To have an understanding of Health & Safety and Risk Management policies