Occupational Therapy Technician

To support the Occupational Therapists in delivering a quality Occupational Therapy service to the Acute Stroke Unit and Neurology ward.

To assist Occupational Therapists in the assessment, planning and implementation of individual and group treatment sessions for patients.

Support patients with activities of daily living (ADL's) such as personal care, functional mobility, cognitive tasks and upper limb rehabilitation.

Carry out delegated treatment plans and monitor progress, reporting changes or concerns to the supervising therapist.

Help prepare therapy materials and equipment, ensuring safe and appropriate use at all times.

Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in line with Trust and professional standards.

Assist in ordering, issuing and checking adaptive equipment and ensuring correct fitting and use.

Liaise with wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), including nurses, physiotherapists and speech and language therapists to support holistic patient care.

Contribute to discharge planning by providing functional assessments and feedback under supervision.

Promote patient independence and dignity at all stages.

To provide clerical/administration support to the Occupational Therapists.

Participate in in-service training and personal development activities required.

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

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