Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist
NHS Jobs Harrow
Undertake multidisciplinary neuro assessments, be able to identify the needs of the clients and work closely with the MDT on joint goals. These clients will present with a variety of complex neurological conditions. To undertake specialist occupational therapy assessments; functional, cognitive, seating and upper limb assessments and identify areas of priority for intervention.
To communicate relevant medical information, assessment details, advice and recommendations across agencies and with clients in compliance with trust guidelines for sharing of information and informed consent. These agencies include General Practitioners, Social Services, healthcare professionals, voluntary agencies, and residential homes.
Be responsible for gaining informed consent for assessment, treatment interventions and sharing of information in compliance with legal and professional guidelines. To be able to interpret and follow these guidelines in circumstances where clients do not have capacity to provide informed consent.
Have working knowledge of clinical guidelines; specific to the area you are working in and, with the guidance of your supervisor, to translate these guidelines into clinical practice. Following specialist assessment, to use advanced clinical reasoning, analysis, assessment and re-assessment skills and using a client-centred goal setting approach, to develop and provide individual occupational therapy treatments and programmes for clients.
These treatment techniques may include functional activities, occupational therapy treatment techniques or patient and carer education. Demonstrate compassion, empathy and sensitivity towards clients who may have complex emotional and physical conditions such as fear of falling, anxiety, pain and other physical, psychological and social concerns or when delivering unwelcome news around their condition or rehabilitation prognosis.
Comply with local risk assessments when dealing with complex clients with challenging behavioral needs and high risk environments. Be responsible for organising and prioritising own caseload to meet service needs and to communicate with your supervisor if the service needs can not be met.
Prescribe appropriate equipment to clients in order to maximise their independence such as moving and handling equipment and wheelchairs. Travel to clients homes by public transport, taking necessary assessment and treatment equipment as required.
Be responsible for the safe storage and safe moving and handling of occupational therapy equipment. Work closely with other members of the multi-professional team e.g. Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Neuro-navigators Psychology, Rehabilitation Assistants and Care Managers to provide a comprehensive, seamless service aiming to improve and maintain health for clients using the service.
Work as a lone practitioner, within the guidelines of the Lone Working Policy, when performing home visits. Identify clients who need support from outside agencies, using clinical reasoning and analysis skills. To liaise with, and to refer clients to these services which include other Healthcare Services, Healthcare Professionals and Voluntary agencies as appropriate.
To communicate relevant medical information, assessment details, advice and recommendations across agencies and with clients in compliance with trust guidelines for sharing of information and informed consent. These agencies include General Practitioners, Social Services, healthcare professionals, voluntary agencies, and residential homes.
Be responsible for gaining informed consent for assessment, treatment interventions and sharing of information in compliance with legal and professional guidelines. To be able to interpret and follow these guidelines in circumstances where clients do not have capacity to provide informed consent.
Have working knowledge of clinical guidelines; specific to the area you are working in and, with the guidance of your supervisor, to translate these guidelines into clinical practice. Following specialist assessment, to use advanced clinical reasoning, analysis, assessment and re-assessment skills and using a client-centred goal setting approach, to develop and provide individual occupational therapy treatments and programmes for clients.
These treatment techniques may include functional activities, occupational therapy treatment techniques or patient and carer education. Demonstrate compassion, empathy and sensitivity towards clients who may have complex emotional and physical conditions such as fear of falling, anxiety, pain and other physical, psychological and social concerns or when delivering unwelcome news around their condition or rehabilitation prognosis.
Comply with local risk assessments when dealing with complex clients with challenging behavioral needs and high risk environments. Be responsible for organising and prioritising own caseload to meet service needs and to communicate with your supervisor if the service needs can not be met.
Prescribe appropriate equipment to clients in order to maximise their independence such as moving and handling equipment and wheelchairs. Travel to clients homes by public transport, taking necessary assessment and treatment equipment as required.
Be responsible for the safe storage and safe moving and handling of occupational therapy equipment. Work closely with other members of the multi-professional team e.g. Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Neuro-navigators Psychology, Rehabilitation Assistants and Care Managers to provide a comprehensive, seamless service aiming to improve and maintain health for clients using the service.
Work as a lone practitioner, within the guidelines of the Lone Working Policy, when performing home visits. Identify clients who need support from outside agencies, using clinical reasoning and analysis skills. To liaise with, and to refer clients to these services which include other Healthcare Services, Healthcare Professionals and Voluntary agencies as appropriate.
Please refer to Job description and personal specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Watford, 6 mi from Harrow
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Grade: Band 6
Department: Occupational Therapy
Location: Watford General Hospital, WD18 0HB
Trust: West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
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