Occupational Therapist

apartmentNHS Jobs placeBridgwater calendar_month 
Occupational Therapist with a broad general experience as a qualified professional but working in unplanned care services would be advantageous.
  • provide un-planned short term intervention to prevent Hospital admission and support rapid turnaround discharge from Hospital, working as part of the new Somerset Intermediate Care Service.
  • need to work in a pro-active effective manner as part of a Multi-disciplinary team, and will always act within the limits of their competence, knowing who to ask for help and support as required.
The Band 6 will operate within agreed ways of working, following the relevant standards, policies and protocols used in their workplace including Professional standards of practice and behaviour.
  • will be required to work their hours over 7 days it is anticipated hours of service will be 8 am to 8 pm with shifts of 8am-6pm and 10-8pm, weekends and bank holidays, to meet the needs of the service.

The Band 6 Therapist will have the knowledge, skills and behaviors of a Therapist.

All band 6 therapist will have the following responsibilities:
  • Will be responsible for the effective management of the clinical workload/caseload ensuring care is prioritised appropriately
  • Will be responsible for the quality of patient assessment and care planning
  • Will be responsible for the day to day management of therapy aspect appropriate for the clinical area
  • Will be required to assist in leadership and development of staff in the team and to act as a positive role model for more junior members of staff and students
  • Will be responsible for the implementation of service development and transformation
  • Will ensure that all staff in the team act in accordance with Trust HR and other relevant policies, along with the appropriate professional code of conduct
  • Will be required to deputise for the line manager in their absence
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apartmentAvon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS TrustplaceWeston-super-Mare, 15 mi from Bridgwater
reviews. We welcome all Occupational Therapist’s who have a keen interest in Mental Health and Dementia to apply for the job role. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch, we would welcome visits to meet the team and discuss the role further. We look...