Candidates will manage a defined caseload, addressing the needs of patients with varying levels of frailty and functional decline, while working under the indirect supervision of an Occupational Therapist. Key responsibilities include assessing patient needs, setting goals, implementing intervention plans, and evaluating progress, in addition to performing administrative tasks to support the Occupational Therapy team. The role demands a proactive approach, effective workload prioritisation, and the ability to function both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
We are excited to advertise a full time post for a Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant to work in the Health Care of the Older Adults team at Pilgrim Hospital. You will work alongside therapists, nurses and doctors to provide a holistic, personalised assessment for patients within the Elderly Care inpatient setting. The successful applicant will undertake evidence-based and holistic Occupational Therapy interventions enabling people to gain and/or maintain independence in activities important to them.
The successful candidate will be supported by highly skilled and experienced therapists as well as have opportunities for formal professional development and supervision.
The successful candidate must be flexible, innovative, highly motivated and above all be committed to improving the care and assessment of people within the Elderly Care.
We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. The Trust has made real progress in improving the quality and safety of care that we provide. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision, and in return we wish to help people achieve their career aspirations within the NHS.
This post requires a good level of personal responsibility, a high level of motivation, and proactiveness. The post holder will be required to prioritise their own workload, use their initiative, and work on their own and as part of a team. The successful candidate will work alongside members of the Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and will be well supported by an established Occupational Therapy service.
Additionally, the post holder will be required to provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy based input to patients who are experiencing difficulties with their occupational performance. The candidate will independently manage a defined caseload with indirect supervision from a Therapist within the team. The expected caseload will include but is not limited to patients with varying degrees of frailty, those who have fallen or who are experiencing functional decline.
The candidate will assess needs, agree goals, implement intervention plans, and evaluate progress for defined patients in accordance with Occupational Therapy guidelines, being accountable to an Occupational Therapist and Therapy Team Lead. They will also undertake administrative and house-keeping duties to support the Occupational Therapy service.
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