Senior Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation

To assess the occupational needs of a defined patient group and establish and evaluate appropriate treatment programmes.

To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for patients with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.

To participate in multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment provision.

To select and apply 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 be able to communicate effectively with users and carers, team members, OT colleagues and other agencies, including people who may have sensory disabilities e.g. visual and sensory impairments, speech and comprehension difficulties.

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

To provide support and education to patients and carers regarding all aspects of occupational therapy e.g. equipment fitting, rehab programmes.

To work with patients to identify OT goals as part of the overall care plan, using standardised and local OT assessment tools.

To contribute to taking a lead role in the overview of the discharge planning of every patient, recommending services and appropriate follow up at home.

Please see the full Job Description for further details

To assess the occupational needs of a defined patient group and establish and evaluate appropriate treatment programmes.

To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for patients with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.

To participate in multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment provision.

To select and apply 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 be able to communicate effectively with users and carers, team members, OT colleagues and other agencies, including people who may have sensory disabilities e.g. visual and sensory impairments, speech and comprehension difficulties.

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

To provide support and education to patients and carers regarding all aspects of occupational therapy e.g. equipment fitting, rehab programmes.

To work with patients to identify OT goals as part of the overall care plan, using standardised and local OT assessment tools.

To contribute to taking a lead role in the overview of the discharge planning of every patient, recommending services and appropriate follow up at home.

Please see the full Job Description for further details

If you are looking for your next role within a friendly and experienced team at The Royal Free Hospital, Pathway 2 Inpatient rehabilitation service, Capetown ward - we welcome you.

This role is an ideal opportunity for experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapists exploring career progression or existing Band 6 Occupational Therapists looking for a new career opportunity within the supportive MDT setting within Inpatient rehabilitation.

You will be working within an established therapy team as part of the wider MDT, offering assessment and rehabilitation interventions for a wide range of adult inpatients admitted for a short stay in Capetown & Canterbury wards, Chase Farm hospital with opportunity to work closely with another inpatient rehabilitation site ( Magnolia unit at St Michael's primary care centre) . There are regular CPD opportunities through our in service training programme , as well as appraisal & supervision to support your learning and development.

The role is well supported by the Band 7 therapy Team leads and overseen by the Integrated Therapies lead for the P2 wards - with opportunity to support service improvement and take part in a 7 day therapy service rota with future rotations.

Education & Qualifications

Essential: - Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy; - Current H.C.P.C. Registration; - Evidence of ongoing relevant CPD in portfolio.

Desirable: - Post graduate modules with CPD credits; - Student clinical educator; - Member of a Special Interest Group.

Work Experience

Skills & Aptitudes

Desirable: - Group facilitation skills; - Good presentation skills.; - Appraisal and supervision skills

Knowledge/ Awareness/ Understanding

Desirable: - Assessment of mood and behaviours within inpatients; - Evidence of audit.; - Knowledge of research process

Other Factors

Desirable: - Car available for work purposes