About the role
Salary: £45953.00 to £54254.00
We are recruiting an Occupational Therapist (OT) with expertise in Older persons careto work within the Liaison Psychiatry Service in the acute general hospital. Applicantswill require knowledge and experience of managing dementia and other mental healthdiffculties commonly found in Older people. Knowledge Of older people's physicalhealth problems is also required.
You must be comfortable working flexibly, both autonomously and in a team. Teachinginformally and formally is part Of the role. Continuous Professional Development andregular professional supervision are a priority for the Trust.
To manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To carry out joint OT assessments to support the physical health OTs when required. To provide a variety of interventions including direct clinical work with patients, support for families and carers and consultation across the wider professional networks. To provide short-term follow up care for patients in their own homes when required. To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services within the identified service, holding responsibility for defined projects. To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust OT Service. To regularly supervise OT students on practice placement. To promote Recovery & Social Inclusion. To act as the designated Disability Champion, leading the multi-disciplinary team in Disability Equality matters within the service and other areas as required. To contribute from an occupational therapy perspective to individual care plans To maintain accurate and timely clinical records To participate in multidisciplinary meetings bringing the Occupational therapy perspective to MDT discussions