An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, dedicated and innovative Occupational Therapist to join our highly experienced and supportive Front Door/Acute Medical Teams. This post will provide specialist patient care and treatment within the Emergency Department, Acute Assessment Areas and Acute Medical wards.
We are looking for an OT with a special interest in acute and emergency care patients, and experience in the assessment and treatment of these patients. You will have outstanding interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering excellent patient‑centered care to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Active involvement in training and development of yourself and others is a key requirement. You will participate in service improvement, new models of working, clinical audit, and continued professional development.
Within Acute Therapies we will offer professional support and an individualised job plan which includes protected service development time and regular clinical supervision. There will be opportunities to contribute to wider departmental developments via working‑party groups and signposting and support for continuous professional development.
In addition, you will be expected to contribute to the weekend working service.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake comprehensive specialist assessments, set patient‑centred goals, create treatment plans, monitor and evaluate a designated caseload of patients, using evidence‑based clinical pathways.
* Independently maintain a clinical caseload and manage clinical risk in a variety of settings, including individually or in groups.
* Formulate treatment plans and goals in partnership with the patient, clearly communicating your clinical reasoning to justify your recommendations and utilising the most appropriate treatment/intervention.
* Provide specialist clinical advice, support and educate patients and carers in the management of their condition.
* Assess capacity and gain informed consent from patients for any intervention carried out. Complete mental health capacity forms as required.
* Contribute to reviews involving multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency staff, providing evidence‑based expertise within your specialist area. The post holder may be required to take the key‑worker role.
* Work across agencies as required and have a working knowledge and understanding of the systems within Health, Education and Social Services to facilitate appropriate treatment/interventions, equipment, access, and adaptation issues.
* Postholder will participate in own supervision and supervise delegated staff in line with supervision policy.
* Support junior staff, students and assistants with decision‑making and management of clinical risks as required.
* Undertake training and development of junior staff, students and assistants.
* Provide leadership, supervision, and support to junior staff in the team, including assistants and apprenticeship staff.
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