Previous applicants need not apply. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Band 6 OT to join the Birmingham Community Healthcare Foundation Trust Therapy Hub. The Therapy Hub is a community based team comprising occupational therapists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation technicians, rehabilitation assistants and administrative support. The post is 22.5 hours per week.
Roles and Responsibilities
* To work in accordance with the Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT) ‘Code Ethics/ Professional Conduct’, and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) ‘Standards of Proficiency’.
* To be responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy within the Division in a variety of settings.
* To be responsible for carrying and prioritising own caseload and assisting junior staff, Rehabilitation Technicians and Rehabilitation Assistants to manage their caseloads ensuring effective handover of caseloads during periods of absence.
* To actively contribute in the promotion and development of Falls Awareness, in conjunction with partner agencies raising general awareness within the community with the aim of reducing falls risk factors.
* To ensure, where possible, that all intervention is evidence based, utilising appropriate outcome measures when applicable.
* To assist in setting professional and service standards and participate in the auditing of these standards.
* To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the generic and or specialist assessment of clients with a variety of conditions, ascertaining appropriate information, analysing their physical, social and psychological needs and sign posting to the appropriate professionals within the team and external agencies.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Being a Band 6 OT, you should have good assessment and treatment planning skills, an ability to prioritise workload and a desire to work within a multi‑disciplinary rehabilitation approach. You should be able to work in partnership with the Early Intervention Community Team to assist in the prevention of inappropriate hospital admissions and the facilitation of hospital discharge in line with the overall objectives of the service. Driving is a requirement of this role, but reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act can be considered for alternative methods of travel if required.
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