An exciting opportunity has arisen for a competent, confident, and enthusiastic full time Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our team at Hamsterley Ward Auckland Park Hospital. We are a 15 bedded female organic ward, caring for patients who are predominately over 65 years old. The multi-disciplinary team works with older people with an organic illness alongside their families to deliver high quality care in an inpatient setting. You will access wider support from the occupational therapy network in order to deliver a high quality, needs-led OT service, that utilises core occupational therapy skills to the benefit of the people we work with. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for receiving requests for occupational therapy, triaging these for occupational therapy input (including judgement of potential occupational complexity) and prioritising these for occupational urgency.
* Complete evidence-based occupational assessment and treatment to address key occupational areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.
* Use a client-centred approach.
* Co-produce negotiated occupational goals and as treatment progresses, collaboratively evaluate these with service users.
* Participate in clinical/professional supervision and management supervision.
* Contribute to multi-disciplinary team working.
* Contribute to and lead on occupational therapy related service improvement and quality initiatives in working area.
* Use the Trust electronic patient record system.
* Abide by all Trust policies and procedures.
* Respond flexibly and creatively to challenges.
About us: As a specialist occupational therapist in TEWV you will
* independently manage a complex occupational therapy specific caseload
* comprehensively assess occupational performance and functioning
* deliver specialist occupational therapy treatment
* always demonstrate adherence to the Trust Values
* operate as a leader in the team, service and organisation.
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