Occupational Therapist

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; Vor Ort; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Adult In-patient pathway at St Nicholas Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne. You will assess and treat adults, contribute to discharge planning, and support patients through recovery in a multidisciplinary setting.

The post offers opportunities for autonomous practice with supervision from a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, and a chance to broaden experience across wards as service needs require.

Aufgaben

• Provide occupational therapy assessments and interventions for in-patient adults.
• Play a significant role in discharge planning and supporting patients along the recovery pathway.
• Offer autonomous practice while collaborating with the OT team and multi-disciplinary colleagues.
• Deliver client-centred, evidence-based occupational therapy in collaboration with patients and carers.
• Provide clinical supervision to colleagues as delegated by ward leadership.
• Contribute to a high quality, safe, individualised care aimed at promoting recovery and independence.

Jobbeschreibung

An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist has arisen, to contribute to the provision of the Occupational Therapy Service within the Adult In-patient pathway at St Nicholas Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne.

You will be responsible for providing Occupational Therapy assessments/interventions and will have a significant role in discharge planning and supporting clients to progress through their recovery pathway. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across wards depending upon service need.

The successful therapist will have the opportunity to work as an autonomous practitioner although will also work closely with the Occupational Therapy team and multi-disciplinary colleagues. We require an enthusiastic, Occupational Therapist with the ability to work independently and with a commitment to their own personal and professional development. Regular formal and informal supervision/support will be provided by a Band 6 Occupational Therapist.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified Occupational Therapist or an existing Band 5 looking to broaden their experience.

To provide occupational therapy service to patients who have a variety of occupational therapy needs, diverse presentations and learning disabilities, as well as a range of mental health conditions, under the supervision of the Specialist Occupational Therapist.

To manage and provide ongoing assessment and intervention for service users.

To consider carer needs and ensure carer and family are involved in intervention planning where appropriate.

To develop and deliver evidenced based Occupational Therapy interventions in collaboration with service users and carers where appropriate.

The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that high quality, individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.

To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.

To provide clinical supervision to staff members as delegated by the ward leadership team.

To incorporate a client centred philosophy into clinical practice and client centred collaborative care.

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

Contact Details

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Heather Tongue Job title: Associate AHP Director for Inpatients Email address: [e-mail]

Amy Wood

Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

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