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Occupational Therapist in Electronic Assistive Technology
NHS AfC: Band 5
Main area: Occupational Therapist
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 321-MRC-6731790-B5-PUB
Site: Oxford Centre for Enablement, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
Town: Oxford
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 24/01/2025 23:59
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
Job overview
The Specialist Disability Service (SDS) is recruiting an Occupational Therapist to join our small friendly team. Working in the Environmental Controls (EC) service, you will assess our clients for specialist hi-tech disability equipment to help control computers and home appliances. This role focuses on independence and gives an opportunity to be client-centred, achieving positive outcomes for people. It would suit OTs with a keen interest in technology, who are either recently qualified or looking for a new challenge.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
* Hold an independent caseload and assess clients for the most appropriate equipment to help them access their home appliances and computer equipment.
* Assist senior members of the team with complex assessments where access method or technical setup is more involved.
* Conduct annual reviews to ensure safe and optimal use of the equipment provided to patients, from both a clinical and technical point of view.
* As required, assist with setting up, installing and withdrawing equipment, ensuring each setup is tailored to individual patient needs.
* Provide first line technical support and troubleshooting for patients.
Work may be carried out by phone, video, or face-to-face with clients. This will involve travelling to see patients in their own environment (home, care home or hospital), primarily in the Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes areas. You do not need your own car, but you must be able to drive the service's pool cars.
Applicants should be registered Occupational Therapists and should have an interest in technology; training in the specific equipment we use will be provided.
Working for our organisation
The Specialist Disability Service (SDS) is a multidisciplinary service that assesses for and provides equipment to improve the level of autonomy and/or reduce the stress on carers of people with highly complex disabilities. It covers fields such as 24-hour postural management and Electronic Assistive Technology. The Environmental Control (EC) Service within SDS sees people who have difficulty operating their household appliances and/or accessing their computer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Clinical
* Hold an independent caseload of clients within the Environmental Control (EC) service of SDS.
* Prioritise caseload independently and arrange appointments according to departmental policies.
* Assess clients via a series of video and/or face-to-face appointments as required.
* Take client history, requiring sensitivity as our clients have complex disabilities.
* Analyse client’s requirements using technical knowledge to compare potential solutions and identify the most suitable equipment.
* Set up and assess with the most suitable equipment, arranging trials where appropriate.
* Prescribe equipment required, ensuring correct provision by 3rd party Environmental Control companies.
* Provide instruction and training to ensure complex equipment is used safely.
* Conduct reviews of clients to evaluate trials and ensure equipment is used optimally.
* Write records on the hospital electronic record system to record the care given.
* Maintain own stock of assessment equipment and order replacements as required.
* Work as an autonomous clinician within professional guidelines.
Technical
* Have a good working knowledge of the range of equipment issued by the service and be confident in its use.
* Carry out acceptance and in-service checks on a range of medical devices.
* Provide technical support and troubleshooting for clients.
Managerial and other
* Supervise the work of the Clinical Support Worker.
* Assist with supervision of OT students.
* Attend team meetings as required.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy.
* Registered as Occupational Therapist through HCPC.
* Training in PAT Testing/Electrical Equipment Maintenance (e.g. City and Guilds 2377).
Experience
* Experience of working in a health or social care setting.
* Experience of working with people with physical and/or learning disabilities.
* Experience of working with people with communication difficulties.
Personal Skills
* Empathic towards people with physical and/or learning disabilities.
* Able to communicate sensitive condition-related information.
* Able to work both on own initiative and as a team member.
* Flexible approach to work.
* Has a valid driving licence.
* Physically fit and able to carry out a range of moving and handling tasks.
Technical Skills
* Ability to quickly learn to use, set up and customise new hardware and software.
* High level of computer skills in word processing, internet & email.
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