Are you a dynamic and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a significant impact on patients' lives during critical moments? We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Rapid Response Occupational Therapist to join our healthcare team and provide expert care to patients requiring urgent Occupational Therapy interventions.

Main duties of the job

You will

• Have an opportunity to shape / develop therapy roles within the Rapid Response Team.
• Work collaboratively with health and social care professionalsacross the borough and Integrated Care System.
• Lead Clinical decision making and undertakeenhancedholistic assessment of patient/family needs in partnership with the patient and their family/carer.
• Triagereferralsfromotheragencies ordisciplines
• Co-ordinate intensive and complex packages of care with other multi-disciplinary agencies.

About us

COVID-19 Vaccination

We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata).

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Conduct rapid assessments of patients' functional abilities and barriers to independence.
• Create customized intervention plans to address immediate needs and promote functional recovery.
• Deliver prompt occupational therapy interventions to enhance patients' quality of life.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and progress.
• Educate patients and their families on adaptive strategies and techniques.
• Stay updated on emerging practices to ensure the highest level of care.
• work in collaboration with Virtual ward to ensure patients are receiving appropriate therapeutic care.
• respond urgently to patients requiring unplanned care as per Urgent Care Response guidance.

Person Specification

Qualificatuions

Essential

• Bsc or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Member of RCOT
• Post graduate training in relevant field

essential

Essential

• years of clinical experience

Desirable

• experience of working in community and urgent setting

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post graduate experience of working as an Occupational therapist
• Experience of working in physical setting with adults/older people in community, admission avoidance , acute or rehabilitation
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of supervising junior staff
• Experience of service improvement or audits

Desirable

• Experience of working in admission avoidance services , or A and E

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates sound IT skills eg Microsoft packages excel, word, teams
• Demonstrates good communication and written skills
• Ability to travel across the borough or valid uk driver 's licence

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Rapid Response Team

1st Floor Woodbury Unit, James Lane, Leytonstone

London

E11 1NU

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