Occupational therapist

Responsible for providing individual, client-centred assessment as an autonomous practitioner in the patients own home, whilst ensuring occupation focussed practice Address occupational performance skills, patterns, context and activity demands in collaboration with patients / carers / next of kin (NOK), using theoretical model of practice Be able to identify significant health changes that would warrant medical intervention and liaise with the relevant practitioner To liaise with the multidisciplinary team and identify when referral on to other professions within the team or outside agencies is indicated. This may include making recommendations on package of care needs when appropriate To ascertain rehabilitation potential of patients following assessment, and to devise both uni-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary rehabilitation goals which address clinical rehabilitation needs, client choice, service criteria, urgency of need and clinical risk. Use effective interpersonal skills to encourage active participation from patients, carers and NOK in the Occupational Therapy process Maintain professional registration requirements by engaging in continuous professional development, keeping knowledge and skills up to date and in line with new developments within Occupational Therapy profession Provide supervision and guidance to therapy students and NRSWs, as required Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for comprehensive details .