Description
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our LIFE Therapy Team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred rehabilitation within an intermediate care bed setting.
The post-holder will provide therapy assessment and treatment of patients, identifying specialist needs and will develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care. Working collaboratively with the team and external providers, the post-holder will aim to enable patients to regain independence or achieve their optimum rehabilitation potential, and to prevent unnecessary hospital admission.
Main duties of the job
- Assess and treat patients with clear, person-centred therapy plans, delivering effective interventions and reviewing progress.
- Coordinate and support day-to-day service delivery, helping the LIFE therapy team run smoothly and responsively.
- Lead, manage and supervise Support Workers, alongside overseeing key administrative tasks within the team.
- Work alongside MDT colleagues and other partner services to support high quality interventions and co-ordinated care.
- Assist with planning and supporting discharges from the Intermediate care bed setting, either back to usual place of residence or alternative destination.
- Actively contribute to MDT meetings and family conferences, ensuring joined-up care and confident communication with patients and families.
- Make independent, evidence-based clinical decisions that influence practice and improve outcomes.
- Use your knowledge of HR policies to manage staff appropriately, fairly, and consistently.
- Take ownership of your professional development, maintaining and strengthening clinical skills through courses, conferences and workshops, and staying up to date with national and local policies.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £45,953 to £54,254 a year
- Agenda for Change pay scheme
- Permanent, full-time position
Person Specification
- Qualifications: BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy, HCPC Registered, Evidence of CPD including relevant clinical training and courses.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year postgraduate, incorporating experience in a variety of relevant core specialities, Experience of working with unqualified assistant therapy staff.
- Skills: Self-management skills, Ability to work independently & within a team, Ability to problem-solve & respond to change, Basic computer skills including data entry, use of word processing and e-mail, Good interpersonal & communication skills.