An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist who will work with patients on individualised plans of care, facilitating group sessions and 1:1 sessions to provide occupational engagement and enrichment.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

For more information, contact Ronak Jain on +44(0) 203 411 5531 or email on ronak@permanenthire.co.uk