Occupational Therapist
To provide specialist occupational therapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and education to individuals admitted to the Frailty Virtual ward who may have a range of conditions and presentations. To provide advice, signposting, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, patients, carers, relatives, or other non-professional contacts.
To be an integral member of the MDT providing education, training and dissemination of information to all healthcare professionals. To be an autonomous practitioner, holding a caseload and working without direct supervision. To continue own professional development in line with HCPC regulations.
Work as an outpatient and community-based practitioner undertaking an active role in planning, developing, coordinating, delivering and participating in the evaluation of Frailty Virtual Wards. Carry out comprehensive specialist assessments for patients with neurological and stroke presentations, including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies, to identify their problems and needs and ensure that patient's holistic needs are considered.
Formulate and deliver individual treatment programmes based on specialist knowledge, evidence-based practice, national and local guidelines using profession-specific clinical skills and techniques. (e.g. 1:1s, group activities, patient education, carer education, use of electrical stimulation techniques, cognitive and vocational rehabilitation).
To discuss and agree the assessment outcomes with patients and facilitate goal setting where appropriate. Demonstrate ongoing evaluation of client progress using agreed outcome measures. To work closely with the specialist multidisciplinary team contributing to individual patient care e.g., MDT meetings, case conferences. Provide advice to other professionals/agencies to meet patients holistic care needs.
Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and team clinical practice. May lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols. Supervise, educate and assess performance of students and junior staff, in order to provide expert advice and clinical support whilst promoting the effective and efficient delivery of a high-quality service.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibility for People Management Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources Responsibility for administration Responsibility for people who use our services Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments Other Responsibilities Communication and Relationships Physical Demands of the Job Risk Management Health and Safety at Work Infection Control Safeguarding Children and Adults Research Sustainability and Climate Change The post holder will need to travel and attend to service users based across Plymouth and other geographical areas.
Full and valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes is required. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act will be taken into account for the successful applicant. "Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility" Please see Job Description and Personal Spec for more detailed description of the post.