Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapists will work as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team in collaboration andconsultation with the patient group, their families, support network and/or other agencies/professionals to deliver safe, effective person centred care.
Occupational therapy service provides a quality timely accessible, ethical, person centred servicethrough tailored packages of care in the most appropriate setting under the supervision of a Band 6Occupational Therapist or above. To provide mentoring, education and supervision to non-registered, junior staff including students.
To contribute to the development, provision, and evaluation of learning programs for the wider MDT. Role Context: Registered occupational therapist with HCPC registration. The post holder will need an understanding of the complex needs and treatment approaches relevant to the individual.
The post holder will work towards the role of practice placement educator for OT students providing practice and work based learning including placement opportunities. The post holder will work flexibly to meet the needs of the service this may include evening or weekend work.
Key Accountabilities: To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of the individuals on their caseload. To ensure high standards of clinical care by utilising core occupational therapy skills, professional judgement and evidenced based critical reasoning in decision making Takes responsibility for occupational therapy assessment, formulation, interventions, evaluations, effective discharge planning and safe transfers of care for individuals and groups To maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up to date documentation in line with legal and departmental requirements.
Communicates assessment and treatment outcomes to other agencies, referrers, and team members as appropriate in a timely manner. To undertake any other duties that would be a reasonable expectation of the role.