An exciting opportunity has arisen for forward thinking Specialist Occupational Therapists to join the Inpatient Therapy Team.
The Inpatient Therapy Team works across both Acute Medical and Complex Care wards at the Royal Bolton Hospital as well as assessment wards. The team consists of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists as well as Therapy Assistants. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to work as part of the wider Integrated Discharge and Therapy service involving “Discharge to Assess” pathways. We work as part of a health and social care multidisciplinary team comprising of AHPS, Medics, Pharmacists, Social Workers and Nurses.
Candidates will have recent and relevant post registration experience and an interest in elderly rehabilitation and discharge planning in an acute setting.
Candidates will need to be able to travel across the locality independently in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. The post will provide an excellent opportunity for individuals that enjoy working as part of a close multi‑disciplinary/multi‑agency team.
You must have a genuine interest in working with older people, be self‑motivated, enthusiastic, resourceful and comfortable working in a changing and fast‑paced environment.
Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous practitioner within clinical and professional supervision of Senior Occupational Therapists.
To manage a defined caseload, using evidence‑based, client‑centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate Occupational Therapy intervention.
To clearly convey information on diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plans in order that clients and their carers can understand and to play a key role in discharge planning.
To delegate, support and train assistant staff.
To continue professional development through regular training, support and supervision sessions.
Education and Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
* Current professional registration with HCPC as Occupational Therapist
* Evidence of CPD in related field of clinical expertise
* Current accredited field work educator
Experience
* Practice skills in relevant field of practice (ward based experience)
* Multi‑disciplinary/multi‑agency collaborative working
* Supervision/mentoring of staff or students
Knowledge
* Working knowledge of a range of medical conditions appropriate to the clinical area
* Knowledge and appreciation of lone working risks – policy and procedure
Skills
* Ability to work autonomously, plan, organise, prioritise and delegate appropriate interventions to junior and support staff
* Excellent team working skills and flexibility
* Effective written and oral communication and listening skills
* Excellent time management and organisational skills within a busy acute ward based environment
Others
* It is essential to hold a full driving licence and have access to own vehicle for environmental visits
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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