Rotational Occupational Therapist

Central London Community Health Trust

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Job summary

To provide occupational therapy, evidenced based assessments and treatment for referred clients, in a variety of settings including clinics, clients own home, residential care homes, community centres and rehabilitation units as part of a multi-disciplinary team, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions for groups or individuals in conjunction with senior occupational/ physio therapists. This will include providing visible and professional support to ensure the delivery of high-quality care and rehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the planning and delivery of occupational therapy and multidisciplinary assessments and interventions to patients within the falls prevention/ rehabilitation services prioritising clinical needs to provide an effective service.

To undertake occupational therapy assessments, for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance, impairments identified and enabling the client in areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure.

To work with a caseload of patients of varying complexities and needs

To independently carry out rehabilitation programmes and interventions aimed at improving or maintaining independence. To formulate intervention plans which are aimed at maximising independence, safety, reducing the falls risks and reflect the clients' own goals.

To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions in collaboration with the client using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.

To undertake assessments of clients' home environments, identifying any modifications to the environment or assistive technology to support independence and safety.

To undertake non-complex moving and handling assessments, multifactorial falls risk assessments prescribing equipment where necessary and handing over to clients and their carers in the safe use of the equipment.

About us

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

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

29 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-INNER-6935735

Job locations

Colville Health Centre

London

W11 1PA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

Relevant post graduate training
Member of RCOT/special interest group/s.

Experience

Essential

Application of the OT Process in a clinical setting.
Experience of working as part of an MDT
Use of functional assessment and activity analysis.
Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical placements.

Desirable

Experience of delegation to support staff

Skills

Essential

Knowledge of current best practice in OT
Effective written and oral communication skills
IT Skills including Word processing and internet skills

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older people
Knowledge and understanding of NICE and COT Falls Guidelines

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

Relevant post graduate training
Member of RCOT/special interest group/s.

Experience

Essential

Application of the OT Process in a clinical setting.
Experience of working as part of an MDT
Use of functional assessment and activity analysis.
Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical placements.

Desirable

Experience of delegation to support staff

Skills

Essential

Knowledge of current best practice in OT
Effective written and oral communication skills
IT Skills including Word processing and internet skills

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older people
Knowledge and understanding of NICE and COT Falls Guidelines

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.