- To work as an experienced Occupational Therapist within the Sussex Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation and Support Service where you will be responsible for providing assessment, rehabilitation, re-evaluation, advice and equipment for patients, carers, and other professionals
- To work as an autonomous professional according to the Royal College of Occupational Professional codes of conduct and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) regulations, working without the need for direct supervision, access to advice and support from a more senior occupational Therapist if required, but work is not routinely evaluated.
- To work collaboratively with all healthcare professionals within each setting to ensure a seamless, coordinated service that meets the needs of the person with Spinal cord injury.
- To provide supervision, education and participate in the appraisal of junior staff as required.
- To work as an experienced Occupational Therapist within the Sussex Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation and Support Service where you will be responsible for providing assessment, rehabilitation, re-evaluation, advice and equipment for patients, carers, and other professionals
- To work as an autonomous professional according to the Royal College of Occupational Professional codes of conduct and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) regulations, working without the need for direct supervision, access to advice and support from a more senior occupational Therapist if required, but work is not routinely evaluated.
- To work collaboratively with all healthcare professionals within each setting to ensure a seamless, coordinated service that meets the needs of the person with Spinal cord injury.
- To provide supervision, education and participate in the appraisal of junior staff as required.
- To deliver comprehensive assessment and rehabilitation of patients with Spinal Cord Injury using advanced clinical reasoning skills of this condition and shared decision-making skills to provide a comprehensive management plan.
- To assess for neurological changes sensation, tone, contractures, positioning, upper limb function and how these impact on ADLs.
- To recommend treatment plans for upper limb rehabilitation.
- To advice on/provide adaptive aids and assistive technology to promote independence with ADLs and use of electronic devices.
- To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all adjuncts to Occupational Therapy kitchen and bathroom equipment, moving and handling equipment and appropriate issue of ICES equipment and wheelchairs. This will include providing informal training to relatives, carers, and other healthcare professionals.
- To assist with the development of cross profession competencies to facilitate timely access to equipment, and improve discharge
- To provide planned and spontaneous advice and practical demonstration on specific aspects of patient care to other health care professionals, relatives, and carers positioning, safe methods of transfers and use of wheelchairs to promote understanding and ensure a consistent approach to rehabilitation.
- Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
- Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools and use shared decision-making skills to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes.
- Formulate and deliver rehabilitation programmes based on a broad knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options. From clinical assessment and diagnostic evaluation provide specific treatment approaches.
- To evaluate patient progress on a day-to-day basis using a range of PROMs (Patient Reported Outcome Measures) and PREMs (Patient Reported Experience Measures) and alter programmes of rehabilitation to maximise patient engagement and outcome.
- To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload.
- To take delegated responsibility from the Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation and Care Service Lead and partner organisation Team Leads to be responsible for providing advanced occupational Therapy assessment, rehabilitation, and advice for patients with Spinal Cord injury.
- When working in the community and domiciliary settings, to adhere to local lone worker policy.
- To work as part of a networked team across Sussex to deliver enhanced care and rehabilitation for people with Spinal Cord injury. This will require enhanced communication skills and integrated professional practice.
- To contribute to discussions on quality improvement / service development and evaluation.
- To work within local trust clinical guidance and have a good working knowledge of national guidelines, policy, and standards within this clinical field.
- To undertake as directed / required the collection of data for use in service audit and research projects. To participate in research into specific areas of clinical practice
- To undertake the measurement and evaluation of own work and current practices using evidence-based practice projects, audit, and outcome measures, either individually or with more senior colleagues. Person Specification
- Clinical experience in working with patients with spinal cord injuries
- Understanding of neuro and spinal assessments
- Experience of MDT working
- Evidence of prescriptions of environmental adaptations and equipment provision
- Proven record of regularly providing progress updates
- Experience in home visits
- Evidence of Audit and research skills
- Driving licence
- Post registration training
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Occupational Therapist for Spinal Cord Injury - Brighton, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
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Job summary
This is a unique opportunity to implement and develop Sussex'sSpinal Cord Injury provision.
NHS England is supporting regional Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) units and affiliated Major Trauma Centres to improve pathways as part of the National SCI transformation programme. University Hospital Sussex is recruiting a team of experience Therapist/Nursing staff to develop and deliver a regional model of care that supports people living with SCI across Sussex.
This is an exciting opportunity for applicants with clinical experience within spinal care to play a key role in delivering this new model. The successful applicant will work with colleagues across health and social care to implement and develop this service, which will support people along their journey, from their acute admission, transfer to inpatient rehabilitation and onwards into the community setting, through the provision of outreach support and advice for the person, their carers and for our community colleagues.
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About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you makeand feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
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Main Duties and Responsibilities
Patient Care Delivery
Service Delivery and Improvement
Shortlisting
Essential
Desirable
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential