Acute Band 7 Occupational Therapist Role
Job Title: Band 7 Occupational Therapist
Location: Ashford, Kent
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Ongoing
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To take a leadership role in the clinical delivery and evaluation of therapy services in General & Specialist Medicine
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To provide clinical specialist Occupational Therapy skills for both general and specialist medical and frailty patients.
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To provide a key focus for therapeutic clinical expertise, high quality advice and support to the multi-disciplinary team.
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To establish and develop sound communication networks, along with other clinical specialists across the Health Economy, in order to provide a high quality, efficient service.
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In conjunction with the MDT, develop and deliver postgraduate training relevant to clinical specialty.
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In conjunction with the Site Lead and Clinical Therapy Leads, ensure clinical governance targets are met, including the development of clinical standards and protocols, specialist evidence-based practice, audit, research, clinical and non-clinical risk management.
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Complete assessment, treatment and evaluation of holistic therapy intervention.
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Manage the development of integrated care programmes and discharge plan with the patient.
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Line manage (including clinical supervision) staff / team (e.g. Band 5, Band 6, therapy assistants and students) – review of clinical activity and efficiencies.
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Provide professional advice and leadership
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To actively work as a member of the multi-professional team to provide high quality therapy intervention to patients
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To lead the MDT as required.
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Manage a caseload of patients on a daily basis consisting of patients with complex needs associated within a specific speciality.
* Qualified Occupational Therapist
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