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Occupational Therapist

1 month ago


Essex, United Kingdom Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking, enthusiastic Occupational Therapist.

At entry level to the OT profession this is a learning post forming part of a rotation through areas such as:

Stroke RehabilitationCommunity Stroke RehabilitationAcute In-PatientCommunity RehabilitationPaediatrics Occupational TherapyMental health

The rotation enables the service to maintain consistent service delivery that aims to assist in safe discharge, reducing length of stay, prevent admission and increased independence, health, and wellbeing for our service users.

Main duties of the job



Skills for assessing clients and identifying appropriate treatment from range of options.

Manage own caseload assessing, planning, implementing, and reviewing interventions.

Prioritising case load according to need and risks identified..

To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the patient, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals, following discussion with the supervising Occupational Therapist.

To undertake Occupational Therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the patient in areas of self-maintenance, productivity, and leisure.

To work with patients to identify Occupational Therapy goals as part of the overall care plan.

To engage patients in therapeutic activities to promote independence and well-being.

To teach patients with disabilities new techniques to carry out activities of daily living including manual handling. This may involve teaching patients and carers how to use new equipment particularly in relation to health & safety and hygiene.

To prescribe appropriate minor adaptations and standard equipment and wheelchairs to patients.

To undertake home assessments, as appropriate within given guidelines, applying clinical reasoning skills to the risks associated to the safety and independence of the patient at home.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services. Our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust, is set to launch in July 2024.

The transformation will happen in staggered stages Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning in early May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent Trusts is anticipated to occur in July 2024, when the new organisation will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential


  • Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Current state registration with HCPC - or applied for

Experience

Essential


  • Demonstrated broad knowledge and applications of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
  • Demonstrated application of the Occupational Therapy process with defined client groups
  • Demonstrated applied knowledge of treatment techniques relevant to improve and maintain Occupational Performance and Processing for the defined client group
  • Demonstrated applied knowledge of effective planning and coordination of treatment packages
  • Demonstrated understanding of team dynamics
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively use computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office) to support Occupational Therapy interventions
  • Applied knowledge of current legislation

Additional Criteria

Essential


  • Documented evidence of Continuing professional development
  • Applied knowledge of Health, safety, and risk awareness
  • Demonstrate current clean driving licence, access to a car with business insurance

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Marys Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

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