Inpatient Occupational Therapist - Flexible, Growth Role

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

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.