The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner in Environmental Controls
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About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dedicated team of Healthcare Professionals providing Electronic Assistive Technology (EAT) to improve the independence and quality of life for clients with severe physical disabilities arising from a range of neurological and long-term progressive medical conditions.
The North Thames Regional Environmental Control Equipment Service (NT RECES) is a regional service which provides specialist equipment to enable clients to access appliances in their homes, such as TV, lights, telephone and pagers to call for assistance as well as means to access computer technology devices.
Responsibilities
The successful applicant for this role will be expected to travel throughout the Service area of the base at Mount Vernon Hospital, covering North London (West Central and East), Hertfordshire and Luton, supporting those referred to the service, working as part of a multi-disciplinary Team, to ensure the safe and effective provision of EAT equipment.
The role will involve working under the supervision of clinicians in the team to support clients, carers and healthcare professionals in using the technology supplied, either in the clients’ own home or in residential settings. Following their own induction, the post holder will provide user training and tuition to support client with the EAT equipment provided to them. Feedback will be reported back to the referring clinician.
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The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload as well as supporting the other Therapy staff of the team in the care of those referred to and accessing the service.
Requirements
The applicant will need to have experience of supporting people with physical disability.
This post offers opportunity for those with an interest in technology to develop clinical skills in Electronic Assistive Technology. Many clients present with complex multi-pathologies and role includes developing an understanding of the impact of these conditions.
Working Conditions
This post is available as a full time post, but applicants will also be accepted for appropriate part time working and with potential for some flexibility in working hours.
About the Trust
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
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The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Alan Woodcock
- Job title: North Thames RECES Service Lead
- Email address: alan.woodcock2@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07973456549
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