Overview
Band 4 OT Assistant Practitioner – Orthopaedics & Surgical / Amputee Services
Prior experience as an OT assistant is essential.
Responsibilities
* Assessment of trauma and elective patients who have been referred Occupational Therapy
* Taking equipment out to patients’ homes and fitting items (training will be given)
* Setting up / providing follow up visits for prescribed equipment
* Maintenance of stock
* Liaison with outside agencies and patients’ families
* Teaching patients and their families how to use and fit the equipment
* Undertaking falls assessments
The post is based at Wexham Park Hospital but applicants must be able to travel between all Frimley Health's hospitals and patients’ homes.
To find out more about the additional things we can offer, apply for our post and meet the team. We would love to talk to you.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Main duties
To provide excellent, high-quality person-centred clinical care that advocates for patients, strive to provide a service fit for today and the future, and develop personal leadership to support clinical growth. The post is a key part of the OT discharge service supporting registered staff with the assessment and rehabilitation.
Person specification
Essential criteria
* Interpersonal skills to include concise and effective verbal and written communication
* Ability to instruct and motivate
* Organisational skills, ability to prioritise and manage day
* Logical, ability to problem solve
* IT skills
* Ability to conduct and respond to risk assessments
* Working knowledge of equipment / minor adaptations
* Basic understanding of the patient condition and its impact on the therapy intervention
Desirable criteria
* Negotiation skills, able to overcome barriers to exercise
Qualification / Skills / Experience
Essential criteria
* Score GCSE or equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics
* Knowledge of anatomy/physiology/ clinical knowledge of specialty
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
* Foundation Degree or equivalent in related field or willingness to work towards
Professional Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience as Band 3 Occupational Therapy assistant within an NHS setting
* Experience of working directly with patients
* Leading and delivering exercise programmes in hospital setting
* Working within a team
Desirable criteria
* Evaluating outcomes of equipment use
* Knowledge of therapy interventions acquired through training or experience within a healthcare setting
Special Requirements
* Willingness to work flexibly
* Able to work to a 7 day pattern
* To be able to travel to and from patients’ properties, to provide equipment
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