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Location
Brighton, East Sussex | United Kingdom
Job description
Clinical To independently manage a caseload of patients with complex and variable needs. To plan and implement effective assessment and treatment programmes using confident decision-making skills to rapidly determine suitable discharge plans. To undertake comprehensive and timely assessments of patients responding rapidly to changes in patients clinical needs, functional needs and mental health status. To be responsible for the implementation of the OT process assessment; goal setting, therapeutic interventions and follow up of own caseload as needed. To provide intervention in the following areas according to the patients specific needs with consideration given to their home environment/social support: - assessment/provision of daily living equipment - functional assessments physical, sensorimotor, cognitive / perceptual, interpersonal - complex discharge planning to facilitate safe and time discharge - counsel/advise on how to manage disability, lifestyle management To develop effective therapeutic relationships with patients who may have complex cognitive, perceptual and behavioural needs demonstrating empathy and sensitivity to issues which may arise in hostile and emotive situations. To communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and colleagues, demonstrating highly developed verbal and non-verbal skills to communicate often complex information, managing barriers to communication such as dysphasia, learning difficulties, cognitive or sensory difficulties, different languages, etc. To represent the OT Department within Multi-Disciplinary Team, participating in relevant meetings/ward rounds, to contribute to planning of patient care and maintain a strong OT provision within the team. To conduct same/next day follow-up home visits to facilitate safe discharge and prevent readmissions, including the rapid provision and fitting of necessary equipment and frequent lone working. To provide advice and demonstration to patients and carers in the use of equipment and other techniques to optimise patients functional ability, independence and safety. To identify and justify when a patient does not require OT intervention but needs other multi-disciplinary input or referrals to other services. To refer to Community Services as appropriate to address ongoing needs on discharge and manage risks at home. To be prepared to work on a short-term basis in other areas in the hospital, times of staff shortages and according to service needs. To be able to manage own time and caseload effectively. To participate in a 7-day rota. -- Please see Job Description & Person Specs for full details --
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Salary
£28.41k - £34.58k per annum
