Occupational Therapist - Rotational

This post will involve carrying a defined caseload of patients that require core Occupational Therapy skills. The post holder will implement the Occupational Therapy process with patients presenting with a variety of needs arising from occupational dysfunction. You will be expected to maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out these responsibilities.

It is essential you hold a Degree in Occupational Therapy and are registered with the HCPC at the time of appointment. You should have up-to-date knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy and have good communication and interpersonal skills to enable you to work effectively as part of the team. We are also looking for enthusiasm to develop skills and experience in a range of settings.

It is essential that you are a car driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Please ensure that you clearly indicate this within your application.

To deliver clinically excellent person-centered care that promotes independence, recovery, and well-being.

To provide assessment, planning and delivery of care across a broad caseload and in a variety of settings- (hospital ward, patients own home, care home, etc) across a variety of clinical areas/within a designated service area.

Independently manage a varied caseload, organising this effectively and efficiently regarding clinical priorities and use of time.

To undertake all clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner under the supervision and guidance of a senior clinician in line with the Directorate Supervision Policy.

To work as an active member of the multidisciplinary team within your dedicated service area and actively contribute to the planning and coordination of individual patient plans.

There is a requirement to work on call any specific working patterns ie. To work over 7 days, shift patterns, extended working hours etc.

1. Undertake assessments, set patient centred goals, create treatment plans, monitor and evaluate a designated caseload of patients, using evidence based clinical pathways.

2. Maintain a delegated clinical caseload within the limits of your competencies, in a variety of settings including individually or in groups.

3. Formulate goals in partnership with the patient, clearly communicating your clinical reasoning to justify your recommendations and utilising most appropriate treatment/intervention.

4. Advise support and educate patients and carers in the management of their condition.

5. Assess capacity and gain informed consent from patients for any intervention carried out. Complete mental health capacity forms as required.

6. Workload will be delegated by senior clinician based on competencies as postholder develops through continuing professional development.

7. Contribute to reviews involving multi-disciplinary and multi- agency staff. The post holder may be required to take the key worker role.

8. Work across agencies as required and have a working knowledge and understanding of the systems within Health, Education and Social Services to facilitate appropriate treatment/interventions, equipment, access, and adaptation issues.

9. Decisions required outside of competencies and existing pathways are escalated to senior clinician.

10. Undertake training and development of students and assistants.

11. Provide supervision, and support to junior staff in the team, including assistants and apprenticeship staff.

Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

The Band 5 Occupational Therapy Rotational posts sit within the Therapies and Orthotics Directorate of the East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. We are part of a large AHP service for people who live in East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

This vacancy would suit those soon to qualify as an Occupational Therapist, or someone already qualified who is looking to work for a Trust that can provide a high level of mentoring and support on an ongoing basis. We run a preceptorship programme for newly qualified practitioners, those within their first year of practice and those returning to practice.

The Directorate can also offer a wide range of in-service training in addition to mandatory training relevant to the rotational placement areas. We have also recently implemented a Band 5 Training and Education Skills Passport.

Qualifications

Essential: - Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Desirable: - Experience Taking Students

Experience and Skills

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