Senior Occupational Therapist

To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients within enhanced assessment beds and in care homes, including those with diverseorcomplex presentations;usingadvanced clinicalreasoning skills.

To formulate and deliver patient specific Occupational therapy programmes based on patients goals and needs. This will include groupwork sessions including breakfast groups and exercises classes etc.

To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatmentprogrammes if required and to set patient centered goals.

To support the discharge process working as part of a multidisciplinary team to facilitate discharges from Harvest View and EAB beds. This will include completing post discharge assessments in the individual's own home.

To attend MDT meetings and feedback on patient plans and progress.

To provide effective daily guidance and supervision for junior staff including Support Workers.

To be a clinical educator and support students undertaking placements within the team.

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Qualifications

Essential: - oDegree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy; - oRegistered with HCPC

Desirable: - oMember of specialist section with RCOT

Experience

Desirable: - oInvolvement in audit and research

Communication

Management experience

Essential: - oAble to organise and prioritise own caseload; - oAble to organise, supervise and delegate tasks to support workers

Personal Qualities