We are looking to recruit aSpecialist Occupational Therapistto join our team and part of the wider Community Adult Health Service. This is serving the Hertsmere locality in Hertfordshire.
The position offers experience of a mixed caseload with various pathologies; including amputees, neurological / stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson’s disease, falls / balance impairments, orthopaedics, long-term conditions and palliative / end of life care. The aim is to rehabilitate and maximise the patients' potential, to support and enable patients in a range of activities to promote independent living in their home environment.
Successful applicants will be part of an enthusiastic, patient focused, holistic team treating patients in their own homes. Our Multi-disciplinary team comprises Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Healthcare and therapy assistants, as well as support from administrators.
We work collaboratively with GPs, acute hospitals, social care, hospices and other third sector organisations.
It is essential for this post, that you have a full UK driving license and the use of your own car to be able to travel to patient’s homes or other locations in the Hertfordshire area.
For further information please contact:
Julia Dean- Therapy Lead
Julia.dean@nhs.net
Complete comprehensive and multi- professional assessments. Develop and implement treatment plans for patients using evidence-based outcome measures.
Perform overview assessments and complex specialist assessments as appropriate.
Knowledge of clinical guidelines, specific to the area you are working in and translate these guidelines into clinical practice.
Following assessment use advanced clinical reasoning, analysis and reassessment skills and use a client centred goal setting approach to develop and provide individualised occupational therapy treatments, programmes and education for patients and carers.
Be responsible for organising and prioritising your own caseload to meet the service needs and communicating to the team lead and/or manager if the service needs cannot be met.
Prescribe appropriate equipment to patients to maximise their independence. This may involve delivering and fitting equipment from the satellite stores.
Work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Work as a lone practitioner, following the guidelines of the Lone Working Policy.
Identify clients who need support from external agencies. Liaise with these agencies and sign post or refer patients to the agencies as appropriate.
To be able to triage referrals for both Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, as well as identifying referrals appropriate for Technical instructors, using clinical reasoning skills and prioritising referrals according to clinical need.
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
We have a well-established structure for clinical supervision and opportunities for practice development, including in-service training. This will provide you with fantastic opportunities to enhance your existing knowledge and skills. You will also have opportunities to supervise junior therapy staff and students.
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You will hold your own caseload under supervision from the therapy lead. Regular supervision is offered.
You will also supervise junior members of the team and be given the opportunity to be a fieldwork educator to Occupational therapy students.
**Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Feb 2025