Occupational Therapist - Torquay Health and Well-Being TeaminTorquayinTorquayPUBLISHED TUE 29 OCT 2024
The Torquay Health and Well-Being Team is looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to conduct holistic assessments and manage a complex caseload in community settings. The role involves working autonomously with service users, their families, and other health care professionals to provide tailored interventions aimed at maintaining patients in their homes and preventing hospital admissions. Candidates will be responsible for assessing and implementing care plans, ensuring safe equipment provision, and contributing to discharge planning from temporary care facilities.
The position requires flexibility to cover a seven-day service, including weekends and bank holidays. Applicants should possess a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy, valid HCPC registration, and proven post-graduate experience. Strong decision-making capabilities under pressure, effective communication skills, and experience in supervising junior staff or students are also essential. The role emphasises a collaborative approach with general practice and health and social services to fulfill the Care Trust's integration goals.
The position requires flexibility to cover a seven-day service, including weekends and bank holidays. Applicants should possess a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy, valid HCPC registration, and proven post-graduate experience. Strong decision-making capabilities under pressure, effective communication skills, and experience in supervising junior staff or students are also essential. The role emphasises a collaborative approach with general practice and health and social services to fulfill the Care Trust's integration goals.
Are you interested in a becoming a Band 6 Occupational Therapist?
An exciting opportunity has arisen, this opportunity allows you to undertake holistic needs-led assessments in partnership with service users, patients and carers.
You will manage a personal caseload of complex, highly complex and statutory work, and act as an autonomous practitioner evidencing high levels of problem solving, decision making and independent judgement in a variety of community settings and situations.
We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality, and are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues therefore, your role with us will involve Community therapy and Intermediate care work. There is a division between these areas of work,.
To effectively undertake the role, you will be required to work flexibly to ensure a consistent and robust service, which covers seven day working including weekend and bank holiday work, or working in other localities as necessary to meet the needs of the service.
To explore innovative ways of collaborative working between general practice, health and social services and the private and voluntary sector in line with the Care Trust's integration agenda.
- Responsibility for managing an intensive actue caseload.
- Triage and prioritise work according to urgency and establishing presenting risks.
- Assessment and treatment of patients in a variety of community settings, which is mainly the patient's own home, but could incluse nursing homes and residential homes.
- Working with a patient centred approach, taking responsibility for planning , implementing and reviewing OT interventions for patients and making autonomous decisions/recommendations regarding packages of care, equipment provision and ongoing treatment to maintain patients at home, thereby preventing hospital admission. Interventions include manual handling assessment and equipment provision, simple and complex equipment and adaptation prescription.
- To carry out home assessment visits with patients from temporary places of safety, thereby contributing to the planning and facilitation of discharge to their own homes as appropriate.
- Supervisory responsibility for a Band 5 post or Assistant Practitioner as required.
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- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Valid state registration with Health Professions Council
- Proven post-graduate experience
- Evidence of ability to make decisions under pressure and in stressful situations
- Moving and handling protocols and procedures to include provision of hoists and specialist slings
- Experience of supervision of junior staff and/or OT students
- Highly developed communication skills to include negotiation andexperience of communicating sensitive information e.g. unfavourable assessment outcome
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification
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To work as an Occupational Therapist (OT) in the UK, you'll need a combination of education, clinical competencies, and interpersonal skills. Here are some key skills and qualifications necessary for the role:
Educational Qualifications
1. Degree in Occupational Therapy: You must have an approved degree in occupational therapy (BSc or MSc). These programs typically include both theoretical and practical components.
2. Registration with HCPC: You need to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to practice in the UK.
Core Skills
1. Clinical Assessment Skills: Ability to perform thorough assessments to understand the client’s needs, abilities, and limitations.
2. Therapeutic Skills: Knowledge of various therapeutic techniques and interventions to assist clients in achieving their goals.
3. Problem-Solving: Ability to develop creative solutions and adapt treatment plans based on clients' progress and feedback.
4. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with clients, families, and colleagues.
5. Empathy and Compassion: Ability to understand and relate to the struggles of clients, providing supportive and tailored care.
Interpersonal Skills
1. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including doctors, physiotherapists, and social workers.
2. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diversity in clients' backgrounds, beliefs, and preferences.
3. Adaptability: Ready to adjust practices and approaches based on different environments and client needs.
Organizational Skills
1. Time Management: Ability to manage caseloads effectively and prioritize tasks to meet client needs.
2. Record Keeping: Competence in maintaining accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring adherence to legal and professional standards.
Continuous Professional Development
1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to keep skills and knowledge up to date with the latest practices and regulations in occupational therapy.
Additional Experience
1. Work Experience: Gaining relevant experience during internships or placements is invaluable, as it helps develop practical skills and professionalism in the field.
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