Schoen ClinicribyHgNM
In addition to direct patient care, the therapist will adopt a holistic view of patient wellbeing, considering physical, social, psychological, and environmental factors. They will supervise OT assistants and students, ensure compliance with mental health legislation, and communicate any changes in patient care to the clinical team. Overall, the role emphasises a patient-centered approach, aiming to improve the quality of life for individuals living with dementia.
As the Occupational Therapist (Dementia), you will be responsible for assessing and treating patients for professional occupational therapy services in a specialist setting. They will manage the caseload whilst prioritising patient needs and will provide occupational therapy advice to other disciplines where needed. This role may also take part in departmental research.
Undertake occupational therapy assessments, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits enabling the patient in all areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure. Work with patients to identify occupational therapy goals as part of the overall care plan. Plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the patient, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals. Monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.
Clinical:
Work with peers and patients to provide and receive complex and sensitive information concerning patients history
Recommend special equipment, such as wheelchairs and sensory equipment, and instruct patients on how to use that equipment
Take a 'whole person' approach to each patient's physical and mental wellbeing by considering all their needs physical, social, psychological and environmental
Plan and organise straightforward activities for patients
Develop a treatment plan for patients, laying out the types of activities and specific goals to be accomplished
Follow departmental, hospital and organisational policies
Work within the parameters of current mental health legislation (e.g. utilising the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 20
Supervise the work of OT assistants, OT students and, where appropriate, support workers
Ensure any concerns with or changes to a patients care are communicated to the appropriate member of the clinical team
About us
Please see the attached 'Schoen Clinic Occupational Therapist Dementia Job Description' for further information about this role.
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