Children's Occupational Therapy Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A Children\u2019s Occupational Therapy Assistant role is available at Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in the United Kingdom. You will support delivery of therapy programmes and contribute to patient care within a children\u2019s service.

You will work under qualified therapists, communicate with patients and carers, maintain accurate records, help with equipment and infection control, and assist in adapting activities to individual needs in a busy clinical setting.

Job description

Children's Occupational Therapy Assistant

Key Result Areas: Clinical To gain informed consent for treatment in accordance with Trust policy. This will frequently be from patients/carers and relatives who may have diverse or complex emotional, physical and psychological conditions e.g. deafness, dysphasia, depression, chronic pain, etc. and will require use of verbal and non-verbal communication tools. To develop and deliver occupational therapy treatment programmes using guidelines set by qualified therapists. E.g. patient education, exercise programmes, or classes. Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if necessary following discussion with qualified therapists. To ensure own competency prior to using any medical device e.g. equipment, hoists and mobility aids. To ensure own competency when issuing equipment to patient e.g. patient appliances, splints and other aids. Maintain accurate documentation both written and electronic in accordance with professional HCPC, legal and Trust guidelines. To hold responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of the service and work without direct supervision. To maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment and equipment both in Trusts premises or clients home, having due respect for Health and Safety. To use and apply clinical knowledge and experience to assess and manage clinical risk within the limits of own scope of practice. To work within infection control guidelines to ensure that therapy/treatment/care does not constitute a risk of infection either to the healthcare professional to the client or to any persons visiting/working in Trust premises. Support other therapy staff as required. To collect clinical data relevant to the service, as required. To achieve and maintain necessary competencies required to fulfil the role. Communication To communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives on an individual or group basis to maximise potential through verbal and non-verbal methods. This may require explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance. To be committed to a team approach in order to provide continuity and efficiency of service provision. To liaise with multidisciplinary team/colleagues/medical/education staff as required. Other To order general stores articles and equipment required by the department and maintain adequate stocks of such equipment, liaising with manager for authorisation. To carry out administrative duties as required, working collaboratively with clerical staff i.e. data input, coordinate clinical appointment, typing, scanning documents, provide telephone cover etc. To attend any meetings as designated by senior therapists. To identify opportunities to improve the service in order to provide the best patient care within the available resources. Physical & Mental Effort Physical Effort The post holder will be required to use moderate physical effort throughout the day, such as moving patients and equipment. Mental Effort The working pattern will be unpredictable and there will be a requirement for frequent concentration with patients. Emotional Effort There will be frequent exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances with some occasional exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances.