To provide occupational therapy, evidenced based assessments and treatment for referred clients, in a variety of settings including clinics, clients own home, residential care homes, community centres and rehabilitation units as part of a multi-disciplinary team, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions for groups or individuals in conjunction with senior occupational/ physio therapists. This will include providing visible and professional support to ensure the delivery of high-quality care and rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the planning and delivery of occupational therapy and multidisciplinary assessments and interventions to patients within the falls prevention/ rehabilitation services prioritising clinical needs to provide an effective service.
To undertake occupational therapy assessments, for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance, impairments identified and enabling the client in areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure.
To work with a caseload of patients of varying complexities and needs. To independently carry out rehabilitation programmes and interventions aimed at improving or maintaining independence. To formulate intervention plans which are aimed at maximising independence, safety, reducing the falls risks and reflect the clients' own goals. To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions in collaboration with the client using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals. To undertake assessments of clients' home environments, identifying any modifications to the environment or assistive technology to support independence and safety. To undertake non-complex moving and handling assessments, multifactorial falls risk assessments prescribing equipment where necessary and handing over to clients and their carers in the safe use of the equipment.
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. Annual travel card loan. Training, support and development in your career.
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Desirable Relevant post graduate training. Member of RCOT/special interest group/s.
Experience
Essential Application of the OT Process in a clinical setting. Experience of working as part of an MDT. Use of functional assessment and activity analysis. Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical placements.
Desirable Experience of delegation to support staff.
Skills
Essential Knowledge of current best practice in OT. Effective written and oral communication skills. IT Skills including Word processing and internet skills.
Desirable Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older people. Knowledge and understanding of NICE and COT Falls Guidelines.
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Colville Health Centre
London
W11 1PA
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
824-INNER-6935735 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the planning and delivery of occupational therapy and multidisciplinary assessments and interventions to patients within the falls prevention/ rehabilitation services prioritising clinical needs to provide an effective service.
To undertake occupational therapy assessments, for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance, impairments identified and enabling the client in areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure.
To work with a caseload of patients of varying complexities and needs. To independently carry out rehabilitation programmes and interventions aimed at improving or maintaining independence. To formulate intervention plans which are aimed at maximising independence, safety, reducing the falls risks and reflect the clients' own goals. To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions in collaboration with the client using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals. To undertake assessments of clients' home environments, identifying any modifications to the environment or assistive technology to support independence and safety. To undertake non-complex moving and handling assessments, multifactorial falls risk assessments prescribing equipment where necessary and handing over to clients and their carers in the safe use of the equipment.
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. Annual travel card loan. Training, support and development in your career.
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Desirable Relevant post graduate training. Member of RCOT/special interest group/s.
Experience
Essential Application of the OT Process in a clinical setting. Experience of working as part of an MDT. Use of functional assessment and activity analysis. Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical placements.
Desirable Experience of delegation to support staff.
Skills
Essential Knowledge of current best practice in OT. Effective written and oral communication skills. IT Skills including Word processing and internet skills.
Desirable Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older people. Knowledge and understanding of NICE and COT Falls Guidelines.
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Colville Health Centre
London
W11 1PA
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
824-INNER-6935735 #J-18808-Ljbffr
