Frailty OT: Geriatric Assessments & MDT Care

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the multidisciplinary frailty team. This role involves providing Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments and collaborating with various healthcare professionals to manage patients with frailty crises. Suitable candidates will have a background in elderly care, emergency medicine, or rehabilitation, and must be able to work independently. The position requires flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on vulnerable patients.

Benefits

First class development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Experience in elderly care, emergency medicine or rehabilitation.
• Able to work independently without supervision.
• Competence in conducting Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with frailty and develop management plans.
• Undertake Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments for complex cases.
• Provide holistic assessment and treatment without supervision.
• Lead case management across primary and secondary care.

Skills

Experience with elderly care

Emergency medicine knowledge

Rehabilitation background

Education

Relevant Occupational Therapy qualification

Job description

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the multidisciplinary frailty team. This role involves providing Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments and collaborating with various healthcare professionals to manage patients with frailty crises. Suitable candidates will have a background in elderly care, emergency medicine, or rehabilitation, and must be able to work independently. The position requires flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on vulnerable patients.