Band 5 Occupational Therapist in Birtley

This is a twelve-month fixed-term Band 5 post in the acute inpatient occupational therapy service at Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, based on the hospital wards. The role centres on a personal caseload: assessing patients, planning and delivering treatment, educating patients and carers, and carrying out home visits where needed. The post works under indirect supervision of a senior occupational therapist while acting as an autonomous professional within a multidisciplinary team. HCPC registration is required.

What the job involves

• Manage an agreed clinical caseload within a multidisciplinary or agency framework
• Undertake assessment using clinical reasoning and a range of standardised and non-standardised tools, setting problems and goals for the acute setting
• Select evidence-based treatment techniques within current scope of practice, including rehabilitative, developmental and compensatory approaches
• Implement occupational therapy interventions to achieve planned outcomes and maximise the patient's independence
• Provide support and education to patients and carers on all aspects of occupational therapy
• Plan, organise and undertake access and home visits
• Plan and prioritise own workload and delegate tasks where appropriate
• Plan and prepare individual and group clinical interventions, document treatment, and adjust treatment or discharge plans
• Facilitate 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 therapeutic activities
• Participate in continuing professional development and contribute to in-service training

Qualifications

• Graduate Diploma and/or degree in occupational therapy

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration as an occupational therapist

Experience

• 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

What’s offered

• Development opportunities
• Flexible working
• Strong focus on wellbeing

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