NHS Senior Occupational Therapist

1 week ago

Gillingham Kent, United Kingdom Medway NHS Foundation Trust Full time

To undertake assessment, standardised and non-standardised, of patients and children including those with diverse and complex presentations and conditions: using clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques to formulate individualised treatment plans and programmes
To deliver individualised Occupational Therapy intervention and treatment programmes using a broad range of Occupational Therapy skills in individual and group settings
To continually reassess patients and children progress, adapting treatment plans accordingly, and developing discharge plans
To refer patients and children appropriately to other health and social care services according to protocol providing timely and detailed information to ensure good continuity of care
To communicate effectively with families and children, carers and other health care professionals using a wide range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to share assessment findings, agree treatment plans, progress rehabilitation, give advice, teaching etc. To supervise and mentor rotational therapists, students and therapy assistants
Diploma/degree in occupational therapy
Current Health Professions Council registration
Membership of the College of Occupational Therapy
Broad range of experience and junior level including acute environments
Understanding of the balance of professional development needs with service needs
Understanding of Clinical Governance and managing risk in your own work
Applications are welcomed from applicants who wish to apply for a position on the basis of a smarter or flexible working arrangement. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
All staff no matter where they work or which age group of patients they work with must be aware of their responsibility to act when they feel a child, young person or vulnerable adult has been or is at risk of abuse.
Smoking is completely prohibited in all Trust buildings, grounds and car parks for patients, visitors, staff and contractors.
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