Band 5 Occupational Therapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birtley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Flexible working

Wellbeing focus

Job summary

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist for a twelve-month fixed-term post. You will manage a personal caseload, assess patients, plan and deliver therapy, educate patients and carers, and carry out home visits where needed.

You will work under indirect supervision while remaining autonomous within a multidisciplinary team. Registered with HCPC and a Graduate Diploma or degree in occupational therapy are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate Diploma and/or degree in occupational therapy.
• HCPC registration as an occupational therapist.

Responsibilities

• Manage an agreed clinical caseload within a multidisciplinary or agency framework.
• Undertake assessment using clinical reasoning and a range of standardised and non-standardised tools, setting problems and goals for the acute setting.
• Select evidence-based treatment techniques within current scope of practice, including rehabilitative, developmental and compensatory approaches.
• Implement occupational therapy interventions to achieve planned outcomes and maximise the patient's independence.
• Provide support and education to patients and carers on all aspects of occupational therapy.
• Plan, organise and undertake access and home visits.
• Plan and prioritise own workload and delegate tasks where appropriate.
• Plan and prepare individual and group clinical interventions, document treatment, and adjust treatment or discharge plans.
• Facilitate safe transfer of people and equipment using approved moving and handling techniques.
• Maintain and be accountable for occupational therapy equipment and materials.
• Fit, adjust and safely use a range of equipment and tools for therapeutic activities.
• Participate in continuing professional development and contribute to in-service training.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Assessment skills

Education & support

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

OT degree

Job description

This is a twelve-month fixed-term Band 5 post in the acute inpatient occupational therapy service at Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, based on the hospital wards. The role centres on a personal caseload: assessing patients, planning and delivering treatment, educating patients and carers, and carrying out home visits where needed. The post works under indirect supervision of a senior occupational therapist while acting as an autonomous professional within a multidisciplinary team. HCPC registration is required.

What the job involves

• Manage an agreed clinical caseload within a multidisciplinary or agency framework
• Undertake assessment using clinical reasoning and a range of standardised and non-standardised tools, setting problems and goals for the acute setting
• Select evidence-based treatment techniques within current scope of practice, including rehabilitative, developmental and compensatory approaches
• Implement occupational therapy interventions to achieve planned outcomes and maximise the patient's independence
• Provide support and education to patients and carers on all aspects of occupational therapy
• Plan, organise and undertake access and home visits
• Plan and prioritise own workload and delegate tasks where appropriate
• Plan and prepare individual and group clinical interventions, document treatment, and adjust treatment or discharge plans
• Facilitate safe transfer of people and equipment using approved moving and handling techniques
• Maintain and be accountable for occupational therapy equipment and materials
• Fit, adjust and safely use a range of equipment and tools for therapeutic activities
• Participate in continuing professional development and contribute to in-service training

Qualifications

• Graduate Diploma and/or degree in occupational therapy

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration as an occupational therapist

Experience

• Good understanding of a wide range of medical conditions
• Wide range of clinical placements and experiences during training
• Inpatient and community setting experience as a student

What’s offered

• Development opportunities
• Flexible working
• Strong focus on wellbeing