Occupational Therapist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board to come and work in our Continuing Healthcare Team within Coventry and North Warwickshire.

You will be joining a team that has transformed the operational service to one which now meets NHSE Quality Targets, discharges patients within 48hrs from an acute trust and has improved patient experience and reduced complaints by 80%. This is an exciting time and we need to expand the teams as innovation, creativity and hard work drive to maintain the current levels of success. Ideas for innovation are encouraged at all levels with every member of staff given the opportunity to effect positive change and help ensure the continued delivery of safe, quality services.

Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board is looking for a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist to join their CHC team, with responsibility for providing specialist occupational therapy assessment, advice and recommendations for the provision ofcare and specialist equipment, through the application of evidence based interventions, particularly in relation to moving and handling

Main duties of the job

To comply with the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local policies and procedures.

To assess individuals with disabilities, to identify their moving and handling requirements and carry out moving and handling risk assessments resulting in safe and effective risk reduction.

To demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in the use and application of relevant equipment, enabling, and where relevant teaching others to use it safely and competently.

To recommend and arrange provision of specific equipment and/or handling techniques to ensure individual and carer safety in manual handling. Written instructions will be given to the individual/carers and will need to be recorded on the Broadcare database

To maintain a safe system of working, monitoring and reporting on own caseload and capacity, working closely with line managers.

Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to ICB policies and Health and Safety guidelines as well as undertaking risk assessments on a regular basis.

To apply national guidelines/legislation relating to health and social care in provision of Occupational Therapy within the Continuing Healthcare service delivered by the CHC team.

Apply acquired skills and knowledge of professional practice in order to ensure fitness to practice as an Occupational Therapist.

About us

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board is responsible for commissioning health and care services on behalf of people in Coventry and Warwickshire.

Coventry & Warwickshire Integrated Care Board is a collaboration of NHS trusts, commissioners and local authorities working together to deliver high quality care which supports our communities to live well, stay independent and enjoy life.

There's never been a better time to join our team and we want to empower staff across our system, clinical and non-clinical, to help people progress and develop their skills and expertise.