Responsibilities
Within the Care Transfer Hub, the Occupational Therapy skillset takes a lead in supporting patient discharges that have a complexity around function or cognition or where there is lack of clarity around which pathway is the best fit for a patient leaving the hospital.
The Therapist problem solves where there are challenges around discharge in 4 main areas that require a holistic approach and knowledge of overcoming functional or cognitive issues while supporting reablement and maximizing independence. Assisting in discharge planning where there are complex moving and handling needs. Particularly where patients have specific equipment requirements to support reablement at home. For example, bariatric patients where knowledge of equipment and function is needed to support optimal independence. This patient group may include identifying those who fit the criteria for proportionate care.
Overseeing discharges where cognitive impairment requires problem solving to facilitate pathway 1 back home. For example, when delirium or dementia presents and re‑orientation at home is likely to improve function.
Where pathway 3 is not suitable but concerns remain from family and multidisciplinary team, an understanding and support of ongoing needs and risks is required. Managing discharges where functional challenges could be overcome to facilitate pathway 1. This can then be explained to patient family and carers to gain understanding and offer reassurance and support.
Early identification of patients with pre‑existing complex challenges at home, including those with previous extensive community involvement. They may have multiple health and/or social needs. Where a sound understanding of the previous function and communication with community services is needed, using clinical reasoning and problem solving to implement early discharge planning.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development and many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Skilled Worker sponsorship: Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government's rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.
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Benefits: We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.
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