Under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist (OT) the post holder will be expected to: Assist with providing a comprehensive occupational therapy service including pre-assessment of elective orthopaedic patients. Carryout assessments and other tasks that have initially been screened by the therapist. This may include minor adaptations and equipment e.g. grab rails, banisters etc.
and the completion of pre-operative assessments. To carry out appropriate intervention requesting advice or support as required. To perform any other task requested by the therapist appropriate to their remit, role and responsibilities. Assist the therapist in facilitating safe discharge of patients from care including delivery and fitting of equipment that has been agreed as been needed.
Undertake appropriate training as indicated by the therapist specific to the client group encountered.