Our Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner will work as part of the Trauma and orthopaedic services joint therapy team.
You work independently to cover a delegated caseload of T&O in-patients at Torbay hospital and support community inventions as required e.g. Home Visits /D2A / equipment.
You will be supported by qualified therapist within the team.
We would consider this as a Trainee Assistant Practitioner post but the candidate should first check all education requirements for this and contact
[email protected] prior to application .
Main duties of the job
- * To work independently and autonomously, providing assessment, support, care, treatment and advice to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role.
- * To work within a multi-professional team undertaking practitioner role.
- * To implement treatment and care to patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered professional. e.g. Mobility, Personal Care, Equipment Provision
- * Wherever possible to contribute in reducing inpatient length of stay to ensure that patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting.
- * To keep the T&O patient at the centre of their care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making.
- * To take responsibility for the daily care and support of delegated patients. To support qualified staff in maintaining Best Practice within T&O Services pathways to include support with data collection.
- * Deliver treatment/care within a variety of settings, under the guidance of a registered practitioner.
- * To practice the principles and philosophy of individualised person-centred patient care in accordance with Trust Policy, procedures and regulatory body’s guidelines
Why Work With Us
- Strong joint therapy working within a well established joint therapy team.
- Opportunity to work in a variety of settings within a speciality
- Continuity of care within speciality
- Close MDT links
- Opportunities for training and development
- Opportunity to work autonomously
- Making a difference by helping patients through their recovery and contributing to their health and independence after a traumatic or elective surgery episode.
Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon .
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification .
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