Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 14 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £35,392.00 to £42,618.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £35392.00 - £42618.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2024 |
| Location: | Shenfield, Brentwood, CM15 8DR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B9828-24-0167 |
Summary
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESTo manage a caseload of patients with stroke, taking a key worker role as indicated.To set and maintain a high standard of clinical practice, which is evidence based where possible, using standardised assessment and outcome measures, where appropriate. To complete a robust occupational therapy assessment of the patients needTo set person centred goals with patients and/or their carers and a treatment plan that supports this.To monitor, evaluate and review occupational therapy interventions within a multidisciplinary framework and to modify as necessaryTo have the ability, knowledge and skills required for moving and handling people in community environments.To act as an advocate on behalf of patients and carers by adopting a person-centred approach to support meaningful participation in life roles within Mid Essex.To work with other members of the stroke rehabilitation team, reablement, and voluntary sector to provide intervention around discharge and for post discharge rehabilitation.To assist in and help co-ordinate the patients discharge planning, taking the lead role when acting as the patients keyworker.To use knowledge of other multi-disciplinary roles and external agencies to ensure effective referral management and achieve best client care.To have a sound understanding of occupational therapy, Royal College of Physicians and NICE clinical guidelines for stroke care.To have a good understanding of neuro-anatomy, the clinical presentations of stroke and how they can impact on cognition and function.To work with the ESD Coordinator and all the disciplines working in the team, to develop flexible interdisciplinary/multi-agency work practices which enhance outcomes for clients.To actively be involved in service development with support and guidance from the ESD Coordinator.To meet HCPC standards of Proficiency for occupational therapyTo keep up to date with current knowledge and advances in occupational therapy practice in stroke rehabilitation, and be responsible for own CPD in line with HCPC registration.To contribute to and participate in the stroke in service training programmeTo provide supervision, annual appraisal and monitoring the work of junior staff, therapy assistants and students with support from senior staff.To ensure client and service records are recorded and maintained on IT databases and that client documentation is according to trust and local policies.To provide statistics and other information as required by the service.To comply with all policies and procedures and the Health & Safety at Work Act.To understand and apply National Guidelines and legislation relating to occupational therapy practice.To maintain and develop specific departmental duties as designated by the team lead.To undertake any other duties that may be allocated.