Primary Purpose of the Role: To work specifically within our Integrated Discharge and Flow Pathways in the post-discharge space. To work alongside Carers, Physiotherapists, and other members of the team to maximise potential and establish long-term needs in the first few weeks post-discharge. To advocate for the resident and ensure needs and wishes are represented, working closely with family and significant others. To work with people to maximise potential and endeavour to keep residents in their own homes.
To work with residents in care homes where placement is interim, with the aim of supporting and enabling residents to return home where possible. To provide day-to-day ongoing professional support to residents as required and, where possible, promote social change. Monitor and review Occupational Therapy outcomes in line with policy and procedures. Assist in multi-disciplinary problem solving to enhance wellbeing using relevant professional skills.
To work in an inter-disciplinary way with the rest of the team, understanding their roles and developing close integrated working relationships. Joint visits with other team members are the norm. To plan workload alongside the whole Discharge Therapy Team and to be flexible in this approach. Please refer to the attached Job Description for further detail of duties and responsibilities.
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