Apprentice Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 19 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £24,294 to £25,979 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24294 - £25979 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2024 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR2 9TQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | F0001-262516 |
Summary
Service/Team:Community Therapy Service Responsible to:Team Manager/Senior Practitioner Main purpose of job To assist in the efficient provision of high-quality Occupational Therapy services, undertaking assessments and developing care plans for children and adults in their own homes or other community settings who have long term health conditions, disabilities or who are experiencing frailty, to prevent, reduce or delay the need for care. Key responsibilities To carry an allocated caseload of customers. To support customers to achieve recovery and rehabilitation in a variety of settings, which may include community bed-based services, care homes and/or customers own homes. To provide holistic assessments of the customer identifying areas of need and ensuring that appropriate provision is made to improve quality of life. To work to service standards under the supervision of the Senior Practitioner/Team Manager. Key tasks To undertake assessments of needs for children and adults which may include, but not limited to, functional assessments, to prevent, reduce or delay the need for care. To make recommendations for minor and major home adaptations. To make recommendations for equipment and assistive technology to promote independence and safety at home. To carry out assessments for re-housing applications. To undertake specific assessments with customers according to their identified needs. To be adaptable and flexible within the service areas, working alongside a range of colleagues to ensure effective provision of the identified support. Work alongside Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy colleagues, Senior Practitioners, and the Team Manager to deliver an effective, safe, high quality service. To assist in the delivery of the Adult Social Care Front Door, supporting customers and colleagues. To undertake assessment for provision of standard wheelchairs with some other enhanced prescribing rights at the direction of the Team Manager. To work in collaboration with other services. To refer customers to other services. To record all assessments and take responsibility for data input. To recognise limitations and identify to senior therapists when support is required. To take an active role in project related activities within the service under the direction of the Senior Practitioner/Team Manager. To identify learning needs and areas for development, alongside senior therapists/Team Managers. To participate in learning opportunities within the service. To participate in student education within the service. To comply with the organisations and services essential training requirements. To participate in supervision and appraisal with line manager. To develop core skills and competencies throughout the duration of contract and associated learning period, including learning about Occupational Therapy skills in other settings, for example, health or hospital Other duties/specific policies e.g. DBS The post holder must carry out their duties with full regard to the Councils Equal Opportunities Policy, Code of Conduct and all other Council Policies. The post holder must comply with the Councils Health and safety rules and regulations and with Health and safety legislation. The post holder must comply with the principles of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in relation to the management of Council records and information. To comply with the principles and requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR in relation to the management of Council records and information, and respect the privacy of personal information held by the Council.