Occupational Therapy - Plymouth, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
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Occupational Therapist


Title:
Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist


Contract:
Permanent


Speciality:


Acute Hospital:
Medical, Orthopaedics, HCE, Emergency Care, Neurology and Neurosurgery.


In-Patient Rehabilitation:
Local Care Centre, Stroke Rehab Unit and Plym Neuro Rehab Unit


Community Services:
Community Crisis Response Team, Discharge to Assess, Community Therapy Team and Community Stroke rehab team.


Salary:
Band 5 (Agenda for Change)


Hours:
Full Time (37.5 hours)


Base:


Derriford Hospital:
Plymouth

Perform a specialist Occupational Therapist role, with supervision, to provide a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to patients.


The post provides individuals with the ability to work and develop their skills as an OT across the three main settings of the Acute Hospital, Community Services and in-patient and community Rehabilitation.

This rotation encompasses a large variety of clinically interesting and exciting, areas to enable individuals to experience the diversity of the OT profession.

Through regular clinical supervision and in-service training you will be supported to grow in your knowledge, skills and professional confidence.


To be part of an multidisciplinary team, ensuring that Occupational Therapy input is an integral part of the patient's overall care.

To work as part of a 7 day ROTA to include weekends and bank holidays.

The post holder will need to be able to work holistically with patients across many varied settings. The individual will need to be able to use a selection of both standardised and non-standardised assessments.

To assess for and prescribe aids. Make recommendations for minor and major adaptations to increase/enable or compensate for independent function, teaching compensatory techniques as required.

The role will require excellent team working, communication skills and committed approach to providing high quality, pro-active patient care.


With supervision the post holder will need to be able to manage a caseload effectively and demonstrate the ability to prioritise.

Discharge planning and co-ordination across hospital, community and rehabilitation settings.


To carry out environmental home assessments, and assessments with patient's within their own homes, to maximise the patients functional ability and assess for potential risks.

To demonstrate an understanding of conditions relevant to the diagnostic area.

To work as part of a 7 day ROTA to include weekends and bank holidays.

A current driving licence would be an advantage.


Informal enquires please contact:

Naomi Lean or Charlotte Widgery

Team Leader Occupational Therapists


Tel:


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.

Clinical:


  • Prioritise the daily management of own caseload, delegating as appropriate.
  • Ensure the patient is aware of the role and philosophy of Occupational Therapy.
  • To use a selection of both standardised and non-standardised assessments to assist and aid diagnosis of cognitive, sensory, perceptual, behavioural, physical, psychosocial and social functioning.
  • To assess and prescribe aids. Make recommendations for minor and major adaptations to increase/enable/compensate for independent function, teaching compensatory techniques as required.
  • To assess seating and positioning needs and treat as appropriate including assessment for and prescription of standard wheelchairs and accessories.
  • To identify the need for splinting and positioning to prevent and manage deformity and improve function for the upper limb.
  • Plan and review treatment programmes in close liaison with the multi disciplinary team, patients carers and family in accordance with consent given.
  • To record and report regularly on patient's progress and treatment to the multi disciplinary team or supervising OT.
  • To plan, organise and lead formal and informal treatments and health education groups for both patients and carers.
  • Education of patients and carers regarding the impact of cognitive, perceptual and physical deficits on patient safety and independence in the hospital and home, leisure and workplace. To impart sensitive information and advice to patients and carers.
  • To provide an opportunity for patients and carers to express their feelings.
  • To attend and participate in case conferences and ward meetings appropriate to the clinical setting.
  • Discharge planning and co-ordination.
  • To carry out environmental home assessments, pre discharge home assessments, discharge home visits and follow up. The assessment involves reviewing ergonomic layout of the property to maximise patient functional ability.
  • To carry out assessments with patient's within their own home. Assess, where appropriate, a patient's ability to com
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