Specialist Occupational Therapist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 02 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £39,205 - £47,084 Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 October 2024 |
| Location: | Potters Bar, EN6 2RY |
| Company: | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6590188/824-HERTS-6590188 |
Summary
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range ofCommunity Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!
Band 6 Occupational Therapist working on the Inpatient Rehabilitation Wards at Potters Bar Community Hospital, working as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive assessment, treatment and discharge planning to patients with a variety of conditions.
CLINICAL DUTIES
To assess the functional needs of patients providing intervention plans based on protocols and pathways
To complete OT specific assessments
To independently manage a delegated caseload
To carry out and record comprehensive assessments
To prescribe and monitor equipment, adaptations and assistive technology to improve or maintain independence.
To manage clients across their care pathway from hospital to home by referring to and liaising with appropriate services.
To participate in clinical audit
To maintain concise and accurate reports
To participate in seven day working.
COMMUNICATION
To maintain communication links with other disciplines and agencies
To communicate effectively with patients and carers
MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
To professionally support and supervise junior members
To deputise for the therapy team leader in their absence, taking the lead on the OT caseload.
PROFESSIONALISM
To maintain professional standards of practice at all times.
To maintain confidentiality of any information received as a part of your duties.
TEACHING AND TRAINING
To attend and contribute to the in-service training lectures and external courses relevant to the clinical areas.
To undertake the supervision of OT Students on placement.
To participate in regular supervision with the Clinical Specialist OT
Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
To be responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy in our Rehabilitation Beds ensuring that services support the discharge of patients by providing specialist assessment and treatment.
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the rehabilitation units to facilitate timely assessment and timely, co-ordinated discharge planning as required
To work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation.
To hold responsibility for own caseload, working with and without direct supervision.
To be responsible for supervision of junior Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Assistants and Student Occupational Therapists.
To work flexibly, being willing to work on other Units if / when required.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.
This advert closes on Sunday 22 Sep 2024