Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapy Senior Therapy Support worker to join our inpatient Medical team. You will be assessing and treating patients in a range of daily activities to encourage functional independence in preparation for their discharge from hospital. You will be working under the guidance of an established and supportive team of qualified Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and other therapy support staff within the services. The OT and PT team practice enhanced skills and you will be supported to achieve selective competencies within physiotherapy to enhance the service for our patients. You will be supported to develop the skills to work independently, to provide delivery of care including liaison with patients, family members, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies following a “home first” model. There is a commitment to support 7-day services, so flexibility to work weekends on a rota system will be required. IT skills are required, as the service operates with electronic patient records.
Responsibilities
* Assess and treat patients in daily activities to promote functional independence for discharge.
* Work under guidance of a multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and therapy support staff.
* Develop skills to work independently and deliver care, including liaison with patients, family members, carers, the multidisciplinary team and external agencies within a home-first model.
* Support 7-day service requirements with weekend rota as needed.
* Maintain and develop IT competencies for electronic patient records.
Qualifications and Skills
* Experience working in a therapy environment within the NHS.
* Understanding of the physical, cognitive and emotional needs of patients experiencing an acute admission and how this may affect discharge.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, flexibility and initiative, and ability to prioritise workload in a busy environment.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and aptitude for teamwork; ability to demonstrate the trust’s PROUD to CARE values.
* Flexibility to cover other wards as required by service needs.
Benefits
* Onsite parking
* Wellbeing hub
* Counselling
* Onsite exercise classes
* The Royal Mile (one mile circuit around the hospital grounds)
* Several refreshment outlets
* Onsite post office
* Cash machines
* Fruit and vegetable stall that visits throughout the week
* Outdoor seating areas to facilitate staff breaks
Departmental Offerings
* Apprenticeship schemes
* Departmental wellbeing support
* Regular catch-ups with head of department
* Regular supervision
* Yearly appraisal
* In-service training programmes
* Formal and informal support
* Wellbeing champion
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Sheldon, Job title: Head of Occupational Therapy, Email: rebeccasheldon@nhs.net, Telephone: 01246 512648. Alternatively, contact Joanne Hartley - Lead Occupational Therapist at 01246 512181.
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