Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Bank staff. You will provide assessment and treatment to support our Service delivery and core functions. With a Home First focus we work to maximise independence and help people manage at home after a hospital admission. Our teams also support admission avoidance, timely discharge from hospital and timely response on wards, front of house and in the community.
Responsibilities
* Work as part of a team to deliver an effective and efficient occupational therapy service to improve the health and wellbeing of people.
* Deliver the service in a manner and setting appropriate to the needs of the client group, following professional codes of conduct and ethics and national and/or locally agreed guidelines, protocols, policies and care pathways.
* Work with colleagues or alone, with individuals and groups, in people’s homes, community settings and hospitals.
* Autonomously manage an occupational therapy caseload, which includes those with complex presentations.
* Select and undertake assessments, develop person‑centred plans, deliver interventions, evaluate outcomes and adapt the plan of care based on outcomes.
* Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide rehabilitation, recovery and reablement focused on the needs of the individual.
* Collaborate with colleagues from Health, Local Authorities and Third Sector Organisations to achieve best outcomes.
* Support team operations, dealing appropriately with enquiries and undertaking administrative tasks relevant to the role.
* Support the induction, education and development of others.
* Support quality improvement, taking responsibility for defined projects.
* Appropriately delegate work to, and supervise the work of, Junior staff, Students and Volunteers as required.
Location
Applicants will work primarily in Pembrokeshire, a beautiful area that offers a friendly, proactive occupational therapy service. The role involves direct work with patients in homes, community settings and hospitals throughout the region.
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