Senior Occupational Therapist

Job summary

The post holder is responsible for the provision of a high-quality neuro Occupational Therapy service, ensuring that the service delivered meets Trust and professional standards and develops in line with Government, Clinical, Professional, and local guidelines.

Work as part of multi-professional neuro rehab teams, in close collaboration with other relevant services/agencies e.g. acute rehabilitation units, community rehab teams, virtual wards, rapid response etc.

Manage caseload of patients within the ward setting and oversee caseload for rehabilitation assistants.

Carryout access and home visits to patients property following trust the lone working policy

To manage and organise the teams caseload when the team lead is absent e.g. attending the MDT meeting, scheduling work for self and other team members, providing specialist advise to team members and external agencies

Supervise junior members of staff, rehabilitation assistants and students on clinical placement.

Participate in and maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new developments e.g. active involvement in professional special interest groups and taking responsibility to incorporate into practice.

To actively contribute to team developments on a routine basis.

Although you will solely be based on Snowdon there is an opportunity to work across in Kite which is a Neuro Psychiatry rehab unit

Main duties of the job

As a Senior OT you will ensure the maintenance of a high standard of care to working age adults with severe and enduring Neuro and mental health difficulties supporting the implementation of the Care Programme Approach and act as Lead Professional.

Provide occupational focused assessment, formulation, care plan, and intervention to patients with complex neurological needs e.g. Functional assessments, Neurological assessments, Mobility, Posture, wheelchair, seating assessments. continence, Cognitive / mood assessments.

Evaluate Occupational Therapy interventions and consider ongoing needs of the patient and identity opportunities for longer term support when required.

To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.

To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients.

Seek support and advice from more experienced colleagues when faced with matters outside of sphere of responsibility, knowledge or skills.

Plan, develop and implement rehabilitation programmes with patients and carers through education and teaching which encourage and empower patients and their carers to reach an optimum level of self-management.

Carry out safe moving and handling practice, for moderately to severely dependent patients within a hospital or community setting. Instruct/demonstrate techniques/equipment to patients, carers and ward staff on a daily basis.

Analyse and evaluate patient progress as required.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Western Community Hospital

Walnut Grove

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4XE

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Western Community Hospital

Walnut Grove

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4XE

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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