Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Emergency Care

Job overview

To perform specific therapeutic (clinical and non-clinical) assessment, treatment and discharge of an identified caseload of patients within Emergency Care, Medical Assessment, Short Stay Ward and Frailty Units as part of the wider Rapid Response Team.

The clinical caseload will be allocated and indirectly supervised by the relevant qualified and Health and Care Professions Council registered Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists within each area.

To conduct outreach visits with patients within their own home, conducting functional assessments, installing equipment and assessing for and providing guidance around minor adaptions.

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties within an agreed protocol within the individuals scope of practice. To ensure competence is gained and retained in all areas in which you practice.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification***

Main duties of the job

Work under the direction of an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist, performing specific tasks for individuals or groups as part of treatment programs. Follow protocols and competencies for this role and act as the first contact in specific situations.

• Manage patients by assessing needs, developing treatment plans, and reviewing progress.
• Plan and prioritize therapy assessments and case monitoring within competencies, following guidelines.
• Conduct initial discussions, gather information from patients, carers, and IT systems; perform functional, cognitive, mobility, and stair assessments.
• Plan outreach visits, assess patients at home, and provide guidance on equipment, adaptations, and support services while ensuring personal safety.
• Provide equipment, training, and education to patients and families, liaising with carers and agencies for safe discharge or transfer of care.
• Manage own caseload in Emergency Care, assessing and mitigating risks within competencies.
• Screen Emergency Care patients to identify those suitable for further assessment by the Rapid Response Team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner in Emergency Care had roles and responsibilities in areas including, but not limited to, Clinical, Skills and Knowledge, Organisational, Physical Effort,  Mental Effort and working conditions. Please see full job description for full list of main responsibilities.