Overview
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 Hopewood Park, Sunderland. This is a 1 year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified Occupational Therapist or an existing Band 5 looking to broaden their experience.
Responsibilities
* Provide Occupational Therapy assessments/interventions and have a significant role in discharge planning and supporting clients to progress through their recovery pathway.
* Work across wards depending upon service need as required by the service.
* Operate as an autonomous practitioner while working closely with the Occupational Therapy team and multi-disciplinary colleagues.
* Be supervised by the Band 6 Occupational Therapist and work closely with the Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner.
* Develop and deliver evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions in collaboration with service users and carers where appropriate.
* Provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
* Provide clinical supervision to staff members as delegated by the ward leadership team.
* Incorporate a client-centred philosophy into clinical practice and client-centred collaborative care.
* Contribute to ensuring high quality, individualised care that promotes safety, recovery and wellbeing and maximises independence.
* Consider carer needs and involve carers and families in intervention planning where appropriate.
* Manage and provide ongoing assessment and intervention for service users.
Team, Supervision and Development
* Regular formal and informal supervision/support will be provided by a Band 6 Occupational Therapist.
* Supervision will be available as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
* The post-holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with the ability to work independently.
* Commitment to personal and professional development.
* Autonomous practitioner capability with the ability to work independently and with a commitment to development.
Additional Information
We require a compassionate, dedicated professional who can contribute to a dynamic NHS environment. We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce who are caring and compassionate and able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Further details / informal visits
Contact: Name: Yvette Vallely, Job title: Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, Email: yvette.vallely@cntw.nhs.uk, Telephone: 0191 5667060
Amy Wood
Occupational Therapist
Telephone: 0191 5667060
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