Occupational Therapy Support Worker Bodmin, England
Job description
An opportunity has arisen to join the busy, fast paced therapy team based at Bodmin Community Hospital. This exciting post will be in-patient based but reaching out into the community.
We are looking for somebody with ambition and drive to work as part of the team and independently. You will be carrying a manageable caseload of patients. Our patients require assessment, goal planning and safe efficient discharges using our links to teams within thecommunity. Mentoring and guidance with the Band 5 and 6 Occupational Therapists will mean there are development opportunities. We encourage reflective practice.
There will be allocated time set aside for regular supervision. Training and learning supported by Cornwall Foundation Trust
The post will involve working on both Anchor Ward and Bodmin Community Assessment and Treatment Unit (CATU) delivering occupational therapy intervention under close supervision of the Occupational Therapists. This could be in the patient’s home, in the hospital unit, or in the community.
You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in delivering high standards of care to our patients in a rapidly evolving environment.
Driving is essential
It may involve weekend working at times.
To carry out skilled interventions as delegated by the qualified Occupational Therapist. This could be in the patient’s home, in the hospital unit, or in the community. This is not directly supervised by the therapist (eg. practising mobility / gaining confidence / practising activities of daily living).
- To monitor the patient’s response to therapy intervention and report back on the outcome.
- To encourage patients and carers in an active approach to regaining and maintaining personal independence. Key Dimensions of the post are:
- To contribute to the assessment and treatment of patients seen by the Occupational Therapy Service.
- To practice as a lone worker.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
