Intermediate Care Occupational Therapist
Submit CV
JustOT are looking to recruit a band 6 Intermediate Care Occupational Therapist for a locum position with our client in Sheffield.
The pay for this position is £20-£23 per hour, and we are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible for an ongoing duration.
Successful candidates must hold a degree in occupational therapy and be HCPC registered.
JOB PURPOSE
* To manage a caseload of Intermediate Care Unit based patients with complex needs, using specialist skills and evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
* To supervise/train inexperienced junior staff and rehabilitation assistants working within the service.
* To provide supervision of students on practice placement.
* To participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of Intermediate Care services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
* To be an active member of the inter-disciplinary Intermediate Care team in the provision of patient-centred care.
* To develop and provide clinical expertise in a designated specialism and participate in the dissemination of evidence based practice across the service.
MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical
* To accept a clinical responsibility for a designated caseload with complex presentations, prioritising need and taking on a co-ordinating role within the team, and in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.
* To frequently undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, to formulate individualised management and treatment plans.
* To undertake all appropriate assessments in order to implement effective, timely discharge from the Intermediate Care beds Unit.
* To use clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care.
* To undertake training to develop and demonstrate competency to practice as a multi- skilled worker within an interdisciplinary framework.
* To use continuous assessment to evaluate treatment outcomes and adjust treatment plans accordingly, appropriately referring to other agencies to meet patients' needs and promote integration of services.
When you work with JustOT, you will have access to a range of benefits that will support you in your role. Our dedicated one-to-one service ensures that you have the support you need to thrive in your role. Our fast-track registration process allows you to start your new role as soon as possible. The excellent rates of pay, and assistance with travel and accommodation are designed to make your transition as smooth as possible.
We also offer weekly pay that is always on time, and access to exclusive NHS and private sector jobs. There is no registration fee, and you will have access to free online training and nationwide occupational therapy job opportunities.
If you are not available for this position, we encourage you to refer a friend and take advantage of our £250 referral bonus. T&C's apply.
If you're interested in working as a locum with JustOT, apply now!