About the role
Salary: £30630.00 to £32346.00
Previous applicants need not reapply unless their circumstances have materially changed.
Please note that the Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship (Certificate of Sponsorship) for this role.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the fixed-term contract.
To work with patients with cognitive, sensory, communicative, physical and psychosocial disabilities .
To work holistically to encourage optimum patient abilities
To assist with cognitive, functional, physical, communicative, emotional and behavioural aspects of a patient's rehabilitation
To supervise under the guidance of OT the preparation of hot drinks and meals.
To support patient's rehabilitation outside the unit i.e. shopping / travel training / recreational access within the community
To deliver/assist patients in carrying out individualised exercise programmes.
To support patients in the use and education around electronic assistive technology (EAT) such as powered wheelchair training.
To establish an effective working relationship with each patient.
To liaise with and communicate effectively with carers, and members of the interdisciplinary team in a timely manner, including feedback regarding the implementation of rehabilitation and care programmes.
To respect the patient's dignity and rights to privacy and individuality.
To attend fortnightly MDT in-service meetings.
To maintain patient's clinical records in accordance with the agreed RHRU and Trust record keeping system and Documentation Policy,
To maintain and monitor levels of OT stock.
Report changes noted in patients condition and any concerns expressed by patient/families to the registered nurse and key therapist involved in the patients rehabilitation.
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification