Senior Rotational Occupational Therapist

This job is a rotational post and the post holder will rotate through areas stipulated above. The jobholder will

be responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy services and will develop links with other

departments to facilitate a multidisciplinary team approach. The jobholder will instruct and supervise students

and junior and support staff. The post requires a flexible approach to working and requires the post holder

to undertake weekend commitments as required.

All staff are required to work across multiple sites as required by the rotation.

7-9 Month Rotations In

 Older Adults- acute short stay admissions;

 Stroke Hyper Acute Stroke Unit and Stroke Rehabilitation

 Trauma Orthopaedics & Surgery

 Specialist Medicine

 Emergency services (ED);

 Palliative care and Post-acute services

 Level 1B Consortium Neurological Rehabilitation unit

 Frailty rehabilitation unit

 Acute Frailty Assessment unit

 Neurosurgery and level 2B neuro rehabilitation

Identify, prioritise and manage patients presenting with impairments for Occupational Therapy (OT)intervention. Assess and treat patients with complex needs who would benefit from a co-ordinated MDT assessment, rehabilitation and discharge service. Competent in the administration of OT assessments of motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, psychosocial and functional areas. To develop and implementation of remedial and preventative treatment programmes addressing motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, psychosocial and functional areas. Conduct risk assessments and implement risk management strategies including the use of Therapeutic Manual Handling techniques and the Lone Working Policy. Assess and demonstrate to clients the safe use of equipment and adaptations and recommend provision thereof. Write Occupational Therapy reports for referring hospitals, Social Services and other agencies detailing functional status, discharge recommendations, and recommendations regarding ongoing OT intervention. Liaise and work with referring hospitals, Social Services and other agencies to ensure continuity of care. Assist with planning and prioritisation of patient workload in the event of staff absence to ensure OT service is maintained. Ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards. Communicate complex information to patients and carers with appropriate understanding and reassurance.