Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant - Band 3 Boston, England
Job description
Join one of the biggest acute hospitals trusts in the country! We have an opportunity for a Band 3 Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston to work in the Integrated Therapy, Acute Respiratory Team . The successful applicant will undertake evidence-based and holistic Occupational Therapy interventions enabling people to gain and or maintain independence in their chosen occupational performance activities within the inpatient setting.
The successful candidate will be supported by highly skilled and experienced occupational therapists as well as have opportunities for professional development and supervision.
The successful candidate must be flexible, innovative, highly motivated and above all be committed to improving the care and assessment of people within the acute setting.
We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. The Trust has made real progress in improving the quality and safety of care that we provide. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision, and in return we wish to help people achieve their career aspirations within the NHS.
This post requires a good level of personal responsibility, a high level of motivation, and proactiveness. The post holder will be required to prioritise their own workload, use their initiative, and work on their own and as part of a team. The successful candidate will work alongside members of the Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and will be well supported by an established Occupational Therapy service.
Additionally, the post holder will be required to provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy to patients within the Integrated Therapy, Acute Respiratory Team who are experiencing difficulties with their occupational performance. The candidate will independently manage a defined caseload with indirect supervision from a Therapist within the team. The expected caseload will include patients with acute respiratory and cardiac conditions.
The candidate will assess needs, agree goals, implement intervention plans, and evaluate progress fordefined patients in accordance with Occupational Therapy guidelines, being accountable to an Occupational Therapist and Integrated Therapy Team Lead.They willalso undertake administrative and house-keeping duties to support the Occupational Therapy service.
What’s the hospital like?
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
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Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city, and with the opening of the new medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. This district general hospital serves the city of Lincoln and the North Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Louth Hospital is set on the edge of the Wolds and serves the communities of Louth and the local area. It provides a number of services, including an outpatient department, diagnostic and surgical procedures, as well as a surgical ward.
If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting, we would love to hear from you. So, what are you waiting for?!
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What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
