Occupational Therapist

2 weeks ago

Taunton, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Exciting Opportunity for an Occupational Therapist on Holford Ward

Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives? We are looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy service on Holford Ward. You will receive clinical supervision from a Band 7 Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, ensuring you have the support and guidance needed to excel in your role.

As a crucial member of our dynamic inpatient multi-disciplinary team, you will work within a recovery-focused service, providing assessment and treatment in Holford Ward and in the community and home settings when appropriate.

You'll assess, plan, and organise OT interventions for each patient. Each patient will be encouraged to take an active role in the planning of their care to promote their independence and responsibility, patients are encouraged to take part in a wide range of therapeutic groups run by the OT, ward staff and visiting professionals.

Holford ward aims to provide expert supportive and individualised care provided under the ethos and principles of relational security and recovery, which promotes personal safety, social inclusion and works in partnership with service users, their families, and carers.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Deliver Exceptional Care: Provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy to patients on Holford Ward, ensuring their well-being and recovery. Drive Innovation: Participate in the ongoing development of the PICU within Somerset Foundation Trust. Attend management meetings and offer consultation and mentorship to junior peers, contributing to continuous improvement and excellence. Work Independently: Operate without direct supervision, benefiting from managerial and professional guidance, regular training, clinical reasoning sessions, and peer reviews. Access support and advice from senior staff and therapists across the organisation. Lead and Mentor: Supervise, support, guide, and train fellow Occupational Therapists, Activity Organisers, apprentices, students, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Comprehensive Patient Care: Perform detailed assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for patients with diverse and complex physical and psychological conditions. Develop and deliver personalised treatment programmes tailored to each patient's needs. Manage Caseload: Take full responsibility for your own caseload, managing all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

If you are passionate about delivering outstanding Occupational Therapy and eager to work in a progressive and collaborative setting, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated team on Holford Ward and contribute to the exceptional care provided by Somerset Foundation Trust.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management and support junior colleagues and support staff/assistants to do likewise. Formulate and deliver an individual Occupational Therapy treatment programme in accordance with the goals of the patient, their carers and multidisciplinary team. To do this based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and a broad knowledge and understanding. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently regarding clinical priorities and use of time. To carry out assessment and treatments of a range of conditions which may involve physical disabilities/injuries. To be responsible daily for the allocation of clinical work to the Activity Organisers. To risk assess and undertake therapeutic moving and handling techniques with and if required on the ward. This will take place in awkward and confined spaces on the hospital ward and may include moving and handling equipment, wheelchairs, and specialist therapeutic equipment. To represent Occupational Therapy and Holford ward and/or individual patients at multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences, ensuring the delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service. To have an understanding of the broad principles of the Recovery Approach and to incorporate this into all occupations of the post holders work, being holistic, promoting social inclusion, self-management, personal autonomy and independence. Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Professional registration

Experience

Essential

Proven application of the OT process A knowledge of the Mental health Legislation and current practice Experience of working in an acute Mental Health ward Experience of running therapeutic activities and groups

Desirable

Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience of service development and review

Additional Criteria

Desirable

Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner. Able to supervise activities staff and students effectively when required.

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