Job overview

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust are delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us in the Emergency Care Therapy Team (ECTT).

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the specialist Emergency Care OT Team at Derriford Hospital.  ECTT are keen to recruit a passionate and motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner. 

The post will involve (clinical and non-clinical) assessment, treatment and discharge of an identified caseload of patients within the Emergency Department, Acute Medical Units and Frailty Same Day Emergency Care as part of the wider ECTT.  The postholder will conduct Outreach visits with patients within their own home, conducting functional assessments, assessing for and installing equipment and providing guidance around other adaptations.  All clinical duties will be undertaken within agreed protocol and the individual’s scope of practice.

The clinical caseload will be allocated and indirectly supervised by the relevant, qualified, HCPC registered Occupational Therapists within each area.

The applicant must be able to take an active part on the 7-day working rota and late shift working pattern.

*Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.*

Main duties of the job

Work under the direction of an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist, performing specific tasks for individuals as part of treatment programs. Follow protocols and competencies for this role and act as the first contact in specific situations.

• Manage patients by assessing needs, developing treatment plans, and reviewing progress.
• Plan and prioritize therapy assessments and case monitoring within competencies, following guidelines.
• Conduct initial discussions, gather information from patients, carers, and IT systems; perform functional, cognitive, mobility, and stair assessments.
• Plan outreach visits, assess patients at home, and provide guidance on equipment, adaptations, and support services while ensuring personal safety.
• Provide equipment, training, and education to patients and families, liaising with carers and agencies for safe discharge or transfer of care.
• Manage own caseload assessing and mitigating risks within competencies.
• Screen Emergency Care patients to identify those suitable for further assessment by ECTT.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.