Band 6 Occupational Therapist • Birmingham Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nBand 6 Occupational Therapist with Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT in Birmingham\n\n Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Therapy team at West Heath Hospital Inpatient unit. The post is full time on a permanent contract. West Heath Hospital is a small friendly community hospital with inpatient beds for adults, and referrals consist of a variety of complex conditions, giving our therapists the opportunity to gain a wide experience as ward-based OT's working within the Multi - Disciplinary Team. We work to the 'Discharge to Assess 'Model' using the 'Home First' approach, with the emphasis on carrying out essential assessments and OT interventions to maximise independence and to facilitate discharge. We are looking for a passionate and motivated OT with previous In-Patient experience who is committed to continuing to develop the OT role on our In-Patient wards, taking into account the current and changing climate of the NHS. Experience of supervising junior staff, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise a designated caseload is essential. As this post involves carrying out regular Access Visits to patient's homes, the successful applicant will ideally need to be a car driver. Main duties of the job We work to the 'Discharge to Assess 'Model' using the 'Home First' approach, with the emphasis on carrying out essential assessments and OT interventions to maximise independence and to facilitate discharge. About us To take responsibility for providing, monitoring & developing the Occupational Therapy Service to the specified In-Patient clinical area: helping patients to engage as independently as possible in activities which enhance their health & wellbeing. To manage a caseload of patients with complex health & social care needs, using evidence based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement & evaluate interventions. To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal. To lead in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical serviceswithin the specialist area, taking responsibility for defined projects. To work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to promote the continuing rehabilitation of patients in the service. To advise/share specialist skills of assessment and treatment with team members. To promote and maintain the ethos of Occupational Therapy in all clinical and professional activities. Ability to work flexibly across a 7 day working pattern and to provide support within all In-Patient Units across the Trust as and when required. To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention To recommend & prescribe necessary equipment to improve patients safety and independence and to instruct carers, staff and relatives how to fit, use and maintain prescribed equipment safely. To select & use appropriate outcome measures to ensure effectiveness of Occupational Therapy intervention. "}