Senior Occupational Therapist
Job Title Senior Occupational Therapist
Location Peterborough
Job Type Permanent
Speciality Senior Occupational Therapist
Rates up to £29,250 per annum

Description

• To participate as a full member of the multi-disciplinary team in the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual treatment and rehabilitation plans liaising with other relevant agencies as appropriate. • To use an evidenced based patient centred approach to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment plans to support residents’ physical and psychological needs. • Work with residents, and team members to identify goals and set treatment plans. • Liaise with relatives and carers with empathy giving information, support and advice whenever and as often as required, in respect of treatment plans. • Maintain concise records and provide reports as necessary for each resident’s case review. • Identify risks and advise other team members on interventions to minimise risks. • To undertake assessment of daily living skills to identify level of functional ability, risks and level of support needed. • Participate in clinical meetings, reviews and other discussions where required. • To ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all Occupational Therapy equipment. • Provide advice and support to staff by teaching relevant techniques to safely implement treatment plans. • To be aware of and have regard for the Standards of Practice from the College of Occupational Therapy and other statutory bodies in relation to professional matters. • To promote personal and social skills and leisure activities for all residents. • To liaise with appropriate outside organisations for equipment provision e.g. wheelchair services. • Undertake such duties as may be reasonably requested from time to time.