Occupational Therapy Assistant in Neurorehabilitation

To work as an integral member of the Occupational Therapy Team within the wider interdisciplinary neurological inpatient rehabilitation service, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. The role involves assisting with a range of clinical and non-clinical duties and providing holistic interventions to patients in line with established treatment plans and protocols. The postholder will work independently within the scope of their role, remaining accountable to a registered Occupational Therapist at all times., To work as a member of the Occupational Therapy Team, as part of the larger interdisciplinary team. To assist the Occupational Therapy Team with a range of clinical and non-clinical duties. To record patient information. To provide holistic interventions for patients without direct supervision, working to treatment plans, protocols and accountable at all times to a registered Occupational Therapist. To support patient centred rehabilitation in order to maximise the individual's independence, facilitate safe and timely discharge and reflecting individual choice. To regularly and accurately input data onto Trust and departmental IT systems. To order, clean and maintain rehab equipment/supplies in the Occupational Therapy Department, and communicate with suppliers.,

• Work as an integral member of the Occupational Therapy Team within the wider interdisciplinary rehabilitation service.
• Support registered Occupational Therapists in delivering patient-centred rehabilitation programmes to maximise independence, promote safety and facilitate timely discharge in line with individual needs and preferences.
• Carry out planned therapeutic interventions and activities in accordance with treatment plans, departmental protocols and agreed competencies, working independently while remaining accountable to a registered Occupational Therapist.
• Assist with patient assessments by gathering relevant information, monitoring progress, recognising changes in patients' condition and adapting or stopping interventions when necessary.
• Provide advice, guidance and instruction to patients and carers to support rehabilitation goals and the safe use of equipment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues using appropriate verbal and non-verbal methods, including supporting individuals with communication difficulties.
• Maintain accurate, timely and objective patient records and update relevant Trust and departmental IT systems.
• Prepare treatment environments, issue rehabilitation equipment and ensure equipment, wheelchairs and pressure cushions are appropriately cleaned, stored and maintained.
• Support the coordination of equipment servicing, ordering of supplies and communication with suppliers.
• Undertake clinical and administrative duties flexibly, adapting to changing departmental and patient needs.
• Promote the Occupational Therapy Service and contribute to effective teamwork and the delivery of high-quality rehabilitation care.
  
  Proven educational standard to GCSE in English and Maths (or the equivalent)
• To have (or be working towards) NVQ 3 or equivalent training
• Experience of working, within a Health or Community services setting, with adults with a range of illnesses or disabilities
• IT skills
Desirable criteria
• IT literate and able to use a range of applications to support workload
• Experience of working in a Band 2 or 3 Therapy Assistant role
  
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