Senior Occupational Therapist

1 month ago


Abingdon, United States Oxford Health NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join the multidisciplinary team in Abingdon EMU on a part time basis up to 21 hours a week.

The team provide timely comprehensive and integrated assessments and interventions for adult patients with sub-acute urgent healthcare needs as an alternative to secondary care admission where appropriate.

Main duties of the job

Abingdon EMU work closely with Witney EMU, Hospital at Home, the Rapid Access Care Unit (RACU) in Henley as part of the Oxford Health Ambulatory Care service.

The unit provides high quality, responsive care with an 'ambulatory by default' approach to support the care closer to home agenda. The MDT team comprising of Medical Consultants, Nursing, and Allied Healthcare professionals work together with the patient to ensure a positive patient and relative experience.

As the therapist on duty, you will be required to work alongside the MDT, assessing what the patient's needs and requirements are to ensure they are safe to remain at home while undergoing treatment.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Job description

Job responsibilities

The role requires you to undertake complex assessments of patients as an autonomous practitioner using clinical reasoning skills, knowledge of evidence based practice and professional expertise. Diagnose, assess, plan and implement patient specific programmes of care/rehabilitation, contributing to the continuous assessment of patients. As part of the role you will involve patients in goals and treatment proposals and gain valid informed consent working within the legal framework with patients who lack capacity for informed consent.Delivering a safe and effective rehabilitative patient care and discharge, working in partnership with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team within the unit and community, supporting the efficient use of resources across the whole system delegating duties as appropriate.

For a full overview of the role responsibilities please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Occupational Therapist Degree or equivalent HCPC registration

Desirable

Post graduate education specifically relating to client group/ambulatory care

Skills

Essential

Good knowledge and skills in elderly care/rehabilitation Understanding and experience of risk management

Experience

Essential

Previous NHS or Social Services experience Previous band 5 or equivalent experience of working in an MDT

Desirable

Good working knowledge of rehab and ambulatory care model

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