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How you'll make a differenceAs an Occupational Therapist or Advanced Occupational Therapist, you will support people to recognise their strengths and abilities, enabling them to live as independently as possible. You will work with individuals to identify goals, build on their existing strengths, and find practical solutions that support their independence and wellbeing.
As part of the Hospital team, you will work collaboratively with assessing practitioners, providers, hospital teams, and community health partners to promote the best outcomes for people following a hospital admission. You will play an important role in supporting people through discharge and recovery, ensuring their needs are assessed and appropriate support is put in place. The work is fast-paced, and success in this role depends on working efficiently under pressure, responding to shifting priorities, and maintaining a flexible approach.
What you will be doing- It will be your responsibility to complete occupational therapy assessments and reviews, primarily within individuals homes, working alongside adults and their carers to identify strengths, establish goals, and develop practical solutions to support independence.
- You will review and recommend appropriate interventions, including equipment, assistive technology, minor and major adaptations, and moving and handling solutions.
- You will consider ways to support the wider team to be effective in their interventions, including task analysis, the provision of equipment, assistive technologies, home environment assessments, and minor housing adaptations.
- Using your expertise you will make proportionate recommendations, including those with significant budget implications, to support timely and effective decision-making.
- With access to regular supervision, you will manage your own caseload, prioritising work effectively to meet competing demands and working in a strength-based way.
- A key aspect of your role will be to provide clear advice and guidance to individuals and carers about available support, while maintaining accurate, timely, and high-quality records in line with professional standards and council procedures.
Advanced Occupational Therapist Additional Responsibilities:
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Job Info:
- Company: South Gloucestershire Council
- Position: Occupational Therapist or Advanced Occupational Therapist - Hospital Team - Yate
- Work Location: Yate
- Country: GB
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