Our client has a fantastic Occupational Therapist Band 7 Permanent vacancy In their hospital in East London.

Client specialises in providing comprehensive care and rehabilitation services for individuals facing challenging life circumstances, in a welcoming and modern hospital setting in East London.

J800004369
Occupational Therapist Band 7 Permanent
Location: East London
Salary: £54,320 - £60,981 Inclusive per annum.
Hours: 35 hours per week
Client group: Neuro/ Rehabilitation

Job Role:

The Band 7 Occupational Therapist will work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, to meet the needs of clients referred to the Hospital, ensuring the highest possible standards of practice.

* occupational therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients and clients referred to occupational therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients and clients referred to Mildmay as an autonomous practitioner and in partnership with the patient/carer; obtaining consent in accordance with professional guidelines and local team procedures.
* Demonstrate and apply theoretical knowledge of acute, multiple, complex and long-term pathologies and impairments in the assessment and management of clients.
* Use a range of highly specialist clinical assessments and skills to ensure effective management of clients.
* Recommend appropriate interventions to promote independence and safety, utilising effective clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based practice.
* Communicate relevant medical/social information, assessment details, advice and recommendations across agencies following local and professional guidelines for sharing information and consent. This would include Consultants, nursing staff, GP's Social Services, other health care professionals and voluntary agencies Convey complex and sensitive information relating to clients using skill in situations where
* there may be barriers to communication i.e. use of interpreters, receptive/cognitive pathologies or excess noise.
* As and when required to carry out clinical risk assessment and complete risk management plans relevant to the patient, including risk assessments for equipment provided. Ensure management of clinical
risk identified.
* Complete an individual care plan where indicated for patients who require input from integrated community services (bed-based or home based input). This may involve other multidisciplinary team members.
* Engage in joint patient assessment/ treatment with other members of the MDT as need dictates
* Provide specialist advice and education to client, carers and relatives based on clinical evidence and identified needs.
* Provide highly specialist advice & second opinions to more junior colleagues/others regarding the management and care of patients/clients physical needs
* Maintain up-to-date clinical written records and electronic database in accordance with local and professional standards; and also writing comprehensive reports on clients including discharge letters to medical referrers.
* Ensure safe, appropriate and effective provision, installation and demonstration of equipment.
* Utilise and further develop knowledge of minor/major adaptation provision and non-stop equipment availability and use.
* Be able to identify when and how to terminate involvement or refer onwards to appropriate teams/services and complete input in a timely, seamless manner.
* To co-ordinate and plan with the MDT a structured therapeutic programme of therapies and activities and delegating accordingly.
* To meet Clinical Governance and CQC Standards where they apply to day therapy and ward service delivery.
* Provide training and education programmes as required in the form of tutorials and presentations.
* Be responsible for the regular supervision and written assessment of OT students
* To be leading on and producing audit and research in own area
* Maintain continuing professional and personal development by participating in regular in service training, supervision, reflective practice and attending study days and training giving feedback to the team where appropriate to disseminate learning.

Requirements:

* Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy
* Evidence of post graduate level study/training
* Registration with the HCPC as an occupational therapist
* Practice Education training
* Management/Leadership training
* Training in the use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools
* Experience in the field of Rehabilitation / HIV/ Brain impairment
* Experience as a qualified occupational therapist in mental health Broad experience of working with clients with a range of mental health problems
* To be able to effectively lead and develop group work
* Able to communication complex condition related

Client Offers:

* Fantastic Salary package
* Career development
* Excellent support

For a full JD please contact parul.patel@justot.co.uk