Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Job overview

Our Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner will work as part of the Cancer services joint team as an Assistant Practitioner occupational therapy member.

You work independently to cover a delegated caseload of oncology in-patients at Torbay hospital and support community inventions as required e.g. D2A / equipment.

You will be supported by qualified therapist within the team

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• *  To work independently and autonomously, providing assessment, support, care, treatment and advice to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role.
• *  To work within a multi-professional team undertaking practitioner role.
• *  To implement treatment and care to patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered professional. e.g. Mobility, Personal Care, Equipment Provision
• *   Wherever possible to contribute in reducing inpatient length of stay to ensure that patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting.
• *   To keep the cancer patient at the centre of their care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making.
• *   To take responsibility for the daily care and support of delegated patients. To support qualified staff in maintaining Best Practice within Cancer Services  pathways to include support with data collection.
• *   Deliver treatment/care within a variety of settings, under the guidance of a registered practitioner.
• * To practice the principles and philosophy of individualised person-centred patient care in accordance with Trust Policy, procedures and regulatory body’s guidelines

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Detailed job description and responsibilities