Occupational Therapist - Community • Southampton Peartree House Rehabilitation
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nOccupational Therapist - Community with Peartree House Rehabilitation in Southampton\n\n Provide direct clinical care, which encompasses Occupational Therapy holistic assessment, treatment, review and management of clients with physical, cognitive and psychological impairments as a result of acquired brain injury Ensure appropriate pathways of care and communication via liaison and referrals to other agencies as required Work as an autonomous practitioner being professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of work, managing own caseload and maintaining accurate records Work as an integral member of the Interdisciplinary team to agreed systems and processes to produce common rehabilitation goals as part of the rehabilitation programme Clinically supervise junior Occupational Therapy staff, assistants and students Provide specialist advice to other health care professionals, carers and family members Demonstrate commitment to maintaining and improving clinical standards as set by national and regional bodies Ongoing professional development Take an active role in service development We are looking for an experienced part-time, band 6 or 7 neuro Occupational Therapist to join our highly developed, inter-disciplinary team. This position is for our Community Service, where you'll be expected to bring your own experience to make the post truly your own within a fast growing area of the business. This role would require you to cover the Southampton area + a 2 hour radius around Southampton, though most clients will be based in Southampton. Travel time will also be paid. Considered part time for 22.5 to 30 hours a week flexible working. The ideal candidate will possess developed skills in providing direct clinical care, holistic assessment, treatment, review and management of clients with physical, cognitive and psychological impairments as a result of acquired brain injury. Individuals working with us will benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities. You will be supported and funded to pursue skill based/academic CPD programmes and regular opportunities to participate in in-service training. We provide services in our inpatient service and community settings providing a good case mix to work with and develop a wider range of skills. The post holder will be visiting clients within the community, in hospital and at Peartree House where you'll use evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist OT programmes for a complex caseload of adults with acquired brain injury. This includes treating those with severe physical, cognitive and behavioural impairments and disabilities. They will provide OT in a variety of settings, including home and community to facilitate maximum community re-integration. You will need to demonstrate clinical reasoning skills in evaluating, analysing and comparing a range of therapy options in relation to clinical outcomes and treat and progress client care to maximise rehabilitation potential. You will liaise with other specialist services as required and facilitate and plan safe discharges in conjunction with the MDT/appropriate agencies. The successful candidate will have post graduate experience in inpatient or community neurorehabilitation and be a car driver. "}