Description
We are seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. The successful candidate will provide an Occupational Therapy Service for Acute Inpatients at Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Responsibilities:
- Manage an agreed clinical caseload within a multidisciplinary/agency framework.
- Undertake assessment using clinical reasoning to select from a range of standardised and non-standardised tools/techniques.
- Select appropriate treatment techniques from within current scope of practice referring to evidence base.
- Implement the appropriate Occupational Therapy intervention ensuring planned outcomes are achieved to enable the individual to achieve his/her optimum level of independence.
- Provide support and education to patients and carers regarding all aspects of Occupational Therapy.
- Plan, organise and undertake access/home visits.
- Plan and prioritise own workload and delegate tasks where appropriate to ensure effective use of time and personal management.
- Facilitate the safe transfer of people and equipment using approved moving and handling techniques.
- Maintain and be accountable for Occupational Therapy equipment and materials.
- Fit, adjust and safely use a range of equipment and tools for a variety of therapeutic activities.
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme that's changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
Benefits:
- Development opportunities
- Flexible working
- Strong focus on wellbeing
Person Specification:
- HCPC registered as Occupational therapist
- Grad. Diploma and / or degree in Occupational therapy
- Good understanding of a wide range of medical conditions
- Wide range of clinical placements and experiences during training
- Inpatient, and community setting experience as a student