About this role
Job summary
Our Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner will work as part of the Trauma and orthopaedic services joint therapy team.
You work independently to cover a delegated caseload of T&O in-patients at Torbay hospital and support community inventions as required e.g. Home Visits /D2A / equipment.
You will be supported by qualified therapist within the team.
We would consider this as a Trainee Assistant Practitioner post but the candidate should first check all education requirements for this and contact [email protected] prior to application .
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
* To work independently and autonomously, providing assessment, support, care, treatment and advice to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role.
* To work within a multi-professional team undertaking practitioner role.
* To implement treatment and care to patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered professional. e.g. Mobility, Personal Care, Equipment Provision
* Wherever possible to contribute in reducing inpatient length of stay to ensure that patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting.
* To keep the T&O patient at the centre of their care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making.
* To take responsibility for the daily care and support of delegated patients. To support qualified staff in maintaining Best Practice within T&O Services pathways to include support with data collection.
* Deliver treatment/care within a variety of settings, under the guidance of a registered practitioner.
* To practice the principles and philosophy of individualised person-centred patient care in accordance with Trust Policy, procedures and regulatory body's guidelines
About us
Why Work With Us
o Strong joint therapy working within a well established joint therapy team.
o Opportunity to work in a variety of settings within a speciality
o Continuity of care within speciality
o Close MDT links
o Opportunities for training and development
o Opportunity to work autonomously
o Making a difference by helping patients through their recovery and contributing to their health and independence after a traumatic or elective surgery episode.
Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.
Job description Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and training Essential
Qualified Assistant Practitioner Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
Experience in working with acute in- patients
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Varied experience in Occupational therapy within NHS setting Competent IT skills Knowledge of relevant clinical guidelines/processes Evidence of feedback/presentation skills
Desirable
Experience of working as part of OT team/MDT
Physical/Mental and Emotional Effort Essential
Ability to carry out assessments and treatments for patients with psychological, cognitive, behavioural impairment and poor mobilty
Desirable
Evidence of reflective practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address Ella Rowcroft
Torbay Hospital
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)