Band 6 Therapist

2 weeks ago

Torquay Devon, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a proactive, enthusiastic and well-respected team in a busy acute hospital.


The post holder will be providing rapid assessments, discharge planning and admission avoidance mainly within the acute hospital wards and emergency department at Torbay Hospital.


We are looking for a full time, highly skilled and motivated Occupational Therapist to join us in the future development of this service, and in return, we provide excellent opportunities for CPD, peer support and supervision.
To provide a 7-day service to patients needing specialist assessment and treatment in order to facilitate a safe and timely discharge or avoid admission to hospital.


T. service provided by the Therapies Directorate to the Medical/Emergency Service Division.
We are a small and friendly team of Occupational Therapists who are integrated within a wider team of Physiotherapists in the acute setting at Torbay Hospital. We have excellent leadership and support from our senior members of the team to include a newly appointed Head of Occupational Therapy Services/Principle Occupational Therapist, together with an Inpatient Therapy Manager. We value new ideas that would enhance our OT and Trust service.


Communicate sensitive information to patients relatives and carers regarding the implementation of individualised treatment programs, loss of independence and unfavourable outcomes of assessments e.g. the inability to return home from hospital. Choosing appropriate communication strategies in order to communicate with patients suffering with conditions involving barriers to understand e.g. patients suffering with stroke, dementia and cognitive impairments
Ensure effective communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, Consultants, Ward Managers, Nursing Staff, Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists and community-based colleagues in Health and Social Carer and voluntary agencies
To liaise closely with the bed management team to facilitate effective use of hospital beds.

To provide clinical assessment and treatment for patients identified as having therapy needs, within Medical/Surgical/Emergency Services
To explore innovative new ways of delivering acute patient services to facilitate speedier discharges from Hospital and participate in implementing and evaluating changes to the service
To plan, implement and evaluate treatment programs for patients with a wide variety of medical conditions in liaison with multi-disciplinary teams, families, carers and other agencies
To assess and make recommendations regarding care packages, equipment provision and ongoing treatment of patients with multiple needs to prevent hospital admission or facilitate discharge
Planning and organisation


To work without direct supervision ina variety of situations e.g. at weekends, bank holidays or on home assessment visits

To be familiar with and adhere to Trust Health and Safety Policies and procedures, contributing to a safe working environment for staff and patients
To ensure a high level of clinical knowledge in the treatment of all medical/surgical/oncology and orthopaedic conditions

Policy and service responsibility


~ To be familiar with Trust Policies and any Legislation specific to the role such as the Mental Capacity Act 2005.


To ensure that the framework for clinical supervision as expressed in the Trust Policy is embedded and supported through the clinical area in which you work
To provide supervision of junior staff/support staff when appropriate including yearly appraisal and ensuring their continuedprofessional development
To undertake the education and supervision of Occupational Therapy students on clinical practice placements as required
To participate in provision of in-service training for staff as required

To maintain accurate up-to-date records including computer generated statistical information to produce patient related reports
To explore innovative new ways of delivering acute patient services to facilitate speedier discharges from Hospital and participate in implementing and evaluating changes to the service
Participate in clinical audit/research as directed by Line Manager
Participate in pilot/project schemes as directed by the Clinical Team Lead

To be aware of your actions and be familiar with Trust Policies and your governing bodys Code of Conduct and Practice.


Degree/Masters in Occupational Therapy
Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
Knowledge and use of Best Practice and Legal frameworks
Student Experience and Completion of Educator Course
Experience of working in the Community
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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
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