Band 5 Occupational Therapist working on the Inpatient Rehabilitation Wards at Potters Bar Community Hospital, as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive assessment, treatment, and discharge planning to patients with a variety of conditions.
Main duties of the job
Provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment for referred clients, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions for groups or individuals identified within the unit. Be an active member of the clinical team, providing a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to residents of West Hertfordshire within the bed-based unit. Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice, and undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation. Build and maintain key relationships with referring services across CLCH, including the acute and community teams, to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist and the Multi-professional team. Be responsible for the supervision of Rehabilitation Assistants and Occupational Therapy students, with guidance from Senior Therapists. Support self and service development through active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and by participating in any Inservice Training, Audit, or research being undertaken by the service. About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours! We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role. Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up). Flexible working options. Training, support, and development in your career. Job responsibilities
**Please refer to job description, person specification, and trust values for outline of skills, knowledge, and experience required.** Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. Relevant Postgraduate training. Experience
Application of the OT Process. Experience of working as part of an MDT. Use of functional assessment and activity analysis. Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical placements. Experience of delegation to support staff. Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of current best practice in OT. Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice. Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment, and management. Effective written and oral communication skills. Word processing and internet skills. Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance. Other
Car driver with UK driving licence. Access to a car for business purposes. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £31,469 to £38,308 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS.
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Provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment for referred clients, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions for groups or individuals identified within the unit. Be an active member of the clinical team, providing a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to residents of West Hertfordshire within the bed-based unit. Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice, and undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation. Build and maintain key relationships with referring services across CLCH, including the acute and community teams, to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist and the Multi-professional team. Be responsible for the supervision of Rehabilitation Assistants and Occupational Therapy students, with guidance from Senior Therapists. Support self and service development through active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and by participating in any Inservice Training, Audit, or research being undertaken by the service. About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours! We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role. Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up). Flexible working options. Training, support, and development in your career. Job responsibilities
**Please refer to job description, person specification, and trust values for outline of skills, knowledge, and experience required.** Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. Relevant Postgraduate training. Experience
Application of the OT Process. Experience of working as part of an MDT. Use of functional assessment and activity analysis. Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical placements. Experience of delegation to support staff. Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of current best practice in OT. Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice. Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment, and management. Effective written and oral communication skills. Word processing and internet skills. Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance. Other
Car driver with UK driving licence. Access to a car for business purposes. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £31,469 to £38,308 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS.
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