Occupational Therapist

Job overview
We are looking for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our innovative team at Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, based in Harlow, Essex, United Kingdom. We provide ongoing care to a broad range of patients, ranging from those who are critically unwell to those who need minimal rehabilitation or assessment and advice.
You will be responsible for providing a high standard of assessment, advice, treatment, and evaluation of patients referred to the acute Inpatient Occupational Therapy Service.
In return, you will be supported in your efforts to build on your previous experience to further develop your clinical competencies and leadership skills.
Current rotations are 6 months within:

• Acute Medicine
• Surgery
• Orthopaedics
• A&E, short stay wards and Frailty
• Palliative Care
• Possible community rotations with our partners in Essex and Hertfordshire
  Rotations and place of work may change according to the evolving nature of the integrated pathways across acute and community teams. A flexible and adaptable approach will be necessary to ensure delivery of an excellent OT service across all pathways.
  Main duties of the job
• To provide an Occupational Therapy Service for Acute Inpatients at Princess Alexandra Hospital.
• Take responsibility for a specified caseload undertaking assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients referred to the service.
• Work as part of a Multi-disciplinary/Agency team.
• Work as an autonomous professional according to College of Occupational Therapy ‘Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct’ and the ‘Health Professions Council Regulations’.
• Actively participate in Continuing Professional Development and contribute to the development of in-service training.
• Work under the indirect supervision of the senior occupational therapist and carry out clinical and administrative duties.
  The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave, a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
  This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
  We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
  Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
  Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• Manage an agreed clinical caseload within a multidisciplinary/agency framework.
• Undertake assessment using clinical reasoning to select from a range of standardised and non-standardised tools/techniques. Establish problem list and goals relevant to the acute setting.
• Select appropriate treatment techniques from within current scope of practice referring to evidence base. This includes a full range of rehabilitative, developmental, and compensatory techniques.
• Implement the appropriate Occupational Therapy intervention ensuring planned outcomes are achieved to enable the individual to achieve his/her optimum level of independence.
• Provide support and education to patients and carers regarding all aspects of Occupational Therapy.
• Plan, organise and undertake access/home visits.
• Plan and prioritise own workload and delegate tasks where appropriate to ensure effective use of time and personal management.
• Plan and prepare for clinical intervention individual and group activities as appropriate. To be able to accurately document relevant information from treatment sessions, apply clinical reasoning, and adjust treatment/discharge plan as appropriate.
• Facilitate the safe transfer of people and equipment using approved moving and handling techniques.
• Maintain and be accountable for Occupational Therapy equipment and materials.
• Fit, adjust, and safely use a range of equipment and tools for a variety of therapeutic activities.