Community Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy, Flexible NHS Bank

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust; Wychavon; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Weekly pay

Blue Light Card - NHS Discount

Choice of shifts/placements

Training and NHSP academy access

Support line and flexible bank work

Résumé du poste

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health Care NHS Trust is seeking an organised Occupational Therapist for a long-term placement contract. The role involves joining a team to deliver a specialist community OT service under Trust policies, autonomously managing a caseload with complex needs.

Responsibilities include holistic home assessments, planning and implementing interventions, maintaining records, and coordinating major adaptations with statutory authorities.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Health Professions Council registration.
• Current full driving licence.
• A range of post registration experience including in a health and social care setting.
• High level of knowledge relating to disability equipment.
• A good level of knowledge in a wide range of physical conditions.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsabilités

• Provide specialist skilled Community Occupational Therapy Service.
• Manage a caseload of clients with health needs using evidence-based, client-centred principles.
• Undertake holistic assessments in home and community settings.
• Interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical information to identify client needs.
• Develop and implement treatment plans including equipment and minor adaptations.
• Maintain up-to-date records and activity data.
• Screen and prioritise referrals to ensure a responsive service.
• Coordinate major adaptations in conjunction with statutory authorities.
• Liaise with clients, carers and other health care workers on manual handling issues.
• Advise on managing disabilities within OT expertise.
• Fitting and retrieval of equipment in patients' homes.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Formation

HCPC registration

Driving licence

Description du poste

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health Care NHS Trust is seeking an organised Occupational Therapist for a long-term placement contract. The role involves joining a team to deliver a specialist community OT service under Trust policies, autonomously managing a caseload with complex needs.

Responsibilities include holistic home assessments, planning and implementing interventions, maintaining records, and coordinating major adaptations with statutory authorities.