About the role
Salary: Negotiable
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our highly respected Orthopaedic Therapy Team at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital.
Assessing, treating and evaluating predominantly trauma Orthopaedic patients.
Following the patient from admission to discharge, including complex discharge planning.
Therapy pre-assessment process.
Support a team of highly skilled therapy technicians in carrying out these assessments, identifying and addressing potential barriers to discharge.
The role will require you to manage, educate and advise patients, carers and other relevant healthcare professionals in specific Occupational Therapeutic post-operative management strategies, enabling patients to regains independence and return home safely
Undertake comprehensive assessment and management of your caseload and to formulate effective, clinical treatment plans
Liaise with orthopaedic consultants and the wider multi-disciplinary team as appropriate to best meet the assessed needs of the patient.
Recommend and arrange equipment and adaptations to facilitate a safe home environment and promote independence post-surgery.
To deputise for the Band 7 team leads in operational management of the team when required, contributing to service planning and pathway development.
To provide supervision and teaching within the multi-disciplinary team and to students.
To undertake quality improvement projects to enhance clinical practice, patient outcomes, and the efficiency of the orthopaedic pathway.
Further information about the Trust and the role can be found on the job description and person specification document attached to the job advert.