Bank Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Bank OT

To undertake holistic, strengths based Occupational Therapy assessments in partnership with individuals (service users/ patients).

To undertake specialist clinical Occupational Therapy assessment and provision within the various settings of Torbay and South Devon Foundation trust as required. This may include providing specialist clinical advice to the multi- disciplinary team, clients, carers and other professionals on disability, rehabilitation, housing, equipment provision, adaptations, risk management, relevant legal and funding issues.

To manage a personal caseload of complex, highly complex and statutory work. Act as an autonomous practitioner evidencing high levels of problem solving, decision making and independent judgement in a variety of acute hospital and community settings and situations.

Main duties of the job

• To value everyone as an individual and actively support their right to have their voice heard in decisions about how their needs are met.
• Using a strengths based approach, analyse and utilise the strengths of the individual, their environment and the community in which they live and function.
• To value differences and individuality, showing respect to all.
• To promote the importance of meaningful occupation and the impact that it has on an individual's health and wellbeing.
• To respond with humanity and kindness to every person, by listening attentively and respecting others in conversations.
• To respect a person's preferred wishes when providing occupational therapy interventions.
• To provide the highest quality of care by listening to and acting on feedback.
• By taking personal responsibility you will play your part in sustainably improving services by implementing change positively and contributing to MDT discussions in a constructive and flexible way.
• To work in partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes for people.
• To act as a role model, valuing everyone's opinion and experiences.
• To seek out, recognise and value the contributions of others and the role they play in a patient's life
• To strive to provide excellent, innovative services that help people to be able to live their lives to the full.
• Taking every opportunity to encourage and support individuals to improve their own health and wellbeing.

About us

Bank OT

We are looking for applications from OT's who would be interested in working as a member of our bank staff. Working as a member of the bank offers opportunities to work and gain experience in a variety of different settings including the acute hospital, community settings and social care, whilst enabling you to work flexibly.

For further information or an informal chat please contact Adele Friend , Head of OT services on 07833192109

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