Occupational Therapist

Job overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Droitwich, Ombersley and Rurals Neighbourhood Team. We are looking for a newly qualified/experienced OT who is keen to deliver high quality, compassionate care in the community. You will be part of an integrated team of therapists, therapy assistants, and nurses supporting patient discharges, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and keeping people safe in their own homes.

The caseload will be varied with an opportunity to see patients with a various conditions allowing you to develop and improve existing problem-solving skills.

We work closely with GP’s and other primary care services, utilising skills of our MDT colleagues to manage complex patients ensuring services are responsive and patient centred.

You will have opportunities for further training and development. The team is enthusiastic, supportive and friendly, you will receive support and development through in-service training, regular appraisals, a personal development plan and clinical supervision.

If you would like to informally discuss this role, contact the recruiting manager who will be happy to discuss the post in more detail.

Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job

• The working day is 7.5 hours Monday to Friday, between the hours of 0830 – 1630hrs. You will co-ordinate your own caseload, triage incoming Occupational Therapy referrals and support with work allocation under support from senior colleagues. The role will involve you completing patient centred Occupational Therapy assessments addressing activities of daily living, goal setting and evaluation within the patient’s own home. Interventions can include manual handling reviews, specialised and standard equipment provision, minor adaptations such as grab rails, onward referrals and signposting to the voluntary sector.

You will be expected to maintain contemporaneous clinical notes to the professional standards of the College of Occupational Therapy and in accordance with Trust guidelines.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day to -day basis.

Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.

Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.

Assess clients with physical disabilities in the community and plan and implement treatment interventions under the supervision of a more senior Occupational Therapist.

Liaise with other health and social care professionals, families/carers, statutory and voluntary organisations to enable people to contribute to live/return to their homes.

Contribute to the supervision of assistants and students.

Work within the services quality standards and observe the policies and procedures of the Trust.

Assist in any other duties that may be required to ensure the smooth running and efficiency of the service.

For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.